Marketing Manager – South & Sub-Saharan Africa (IVD Diagnostics) at Danaher Corporation

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Strategic, collaborative, and regionally attuned mindset
Deep market knowledge of South & Sub-Saharan Africa
Strong leadership capabilities to manage and develop a high-performing marketing team
Ability to translate global strategies into impactful regional execution
Experience in developing specific marketing plans and activities for products or product lines
Expertise in developing business plans and product positioning
Skills in overseeing market research, monitoring competitive activity, and identifying customer needs
Proficiency in establishing pricing strategies
Ability to work with global engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to develop new products or enhance existing ones

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regional marketing strategies aligned with global portfolio objectives and local commercial goals
Lead annual marketing planning, including market prioritization, portfolio focus, and resource allocation
Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities across public and private sectors, including emerging markets and underserved segments
Serve as the regional marketing lead for all diagnostic portfolios (Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Haematology, Microbiology & Urinalysis, Automation & IT Solutions), ensuring consistent messaging, positioning, and value proposition
Partner with global marketing and product management teams to localize product launches and lifecycle strategies
Develop specific marketing plans and activities for specific product(s) or product line(s) to establish, enhance, or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena
Develop business plans and product positioning in the marketplace
Oversee market research, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs
Establish pricing strategies
Work with global engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop new products or enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)
Lead a team including: Product Management Immunochemistry, Automation & IT Solutions Manager; Product Management - Haematology manager; Product Management Clinical Chemistry & Integrated Systems; Product Management Microbiology & Urinalysis (shared role); Tender & Pricing Project Manager

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Brand Management

Clinical Chemistry

Immunoassay

Haematology

Microbiology

Urinalysis

Automation

IT Solutions

Regional Marketing

Customer-Centric Marketing

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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