
Harley's Limited, 63 Westlands road, Nairobi , Kenya,
Posted 25 October 2025 | Expire 5 November 2025
About Harley’s Limited
Harley’s Limited is a leading healthcare and wellbeing solutions provider in East Africa, committed to improving lives through high-quality products and trusted services. With decades of expertise in the distribution and marketing of pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and medical solutions, Harley’s positions itself as a partner of choice across the region.
Our portfolio spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, animal health, as well as medical and laboratory equipment and consumables, serving hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals across Kenya, Uganda, and beyond.
Position: Medical Promotions Manager - Pharmaceuticals
Harley’s Limited is seeking to recruit a Medical Promotions Manager within its Pharmaceutical business unit. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of eight years of experience in Sales and Marketing at a country level, with a proven record of strategic leadership and performance.
Reporting to the Category Manager and Business Unit Head, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing medical promotion strategies, leading the promotional team, driving brand equity and product growth, engaging healthcare professionals, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
WHY JOIN US
Impactful Work: Join a vibrant work environment which promotes innovation, collaboration and professional growth. Transparent
Leadership: Experience a leadership team that is accessible, transparent and values employee feedback.
Growth Opportunities: Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, directly contributing to the evolution of the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand Management & Medical Promotion Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive promotional strategies to build brand presence among healthcare professionals (HCPs). Oversee the elaboration and execution of medical promotional plans in line with product lifecycle, market positioning and clinical evidence. Collaborate with medical, regulatory and sales teams to ensure ethical messaging and proper use of promotional materials. Monitor effectiveness of campaigns (field activities, events and one-on-one detailing) and realign strategies based on HCP feedback, ROI and prescription data. Manage brand communication strategy targeted to medical audiences (physicians, pharmacists and nurses).
HCP Engagement: Build sustainable relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through regular visits, roundtables, scientific seminars, webinars and advisory boards. Organize and support the rollout of Continuing Medical Education (CME) events. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of product indications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic guidelines and the competitor landscape. Serve as a medical content lead for new product launches, pre-market assessments and promotional campaign messaging.
Planning and Execution of Campaigns: Design, develop and implement promotional activities (field force-led and digital) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Data Analytics, Market Insights & Reporting: Conduct market research and analyse HCP feedback, prescription trends and campaign impact to shape future promotions. Collect and evaluate competitor intelligence, market dynamics and product performance to adapt promotional strategies.
Compliance, Regulatory & Ethical Governance: Work closely with the Regulatory & Compliance Department to ensure all medical promotion activities are compliant with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board (PPB) guidelines and company SOPs. Maintain documentation for audits and ensure promotional materials are reviewed and approved through the medical/legal process.
Human Capital: Lead, coach and evaluate a national team of Medical Representatives and Product Detailers. Set performance standards, KPIs, and ensure structured onboarding and continuous scientific training.
Financial Planning & Budget Control: Prepare and manage medical promotional budgets by brand, activity and region. Monitor actual vs. planned expenditure on campaigns and educational events. Measure and report on ROI for key activities and ensure marketing objectives are financially sound. Participate in annual sales and promotions planning and budgeting processes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Medicine, or related life sciences.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Marketing / MBA are a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in the marketing of pharmaceutical products is preferable.
• Minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing/promotion, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in HCP engagement, CME delivery, scientific promotion and medical field force leadership.
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan pharmaceutical regulatory and clinical environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills tailored to medical audiences.
• Strong analytical, project management and campaign planning skills.
• Proficient in CRM tools, promotional tracking, Microsoft Office and data reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze data accurately.
• High level of integrity, discretion with data, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harley’s Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates who best meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews.