Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Project Manager – Consumer Health

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Reporting To: General Manager

Industry: Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare & Medical Devices

Role Summary

The Commercial Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving and executing strategic commercial initiatives across Sales and Marketing within a rapidly growing Consumer Health business. This role focuses on ensuring the successful delivery of cross-functional projects that enable business growth, strengthen brand positioning, and expand market presence across Egypt and relevant regional markets.

The ideal candidate brings a strong commercial background in FMCG or Consumer Health, coupled with solid project management expertise and a proven ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end execution of key commercial initiatives across Sales and Marketing.
• Manage projects including product launches, go-to-market strategies, promotional campaigns, and channel expansion.
• Convert commercial strategies into actionable project plans with defined timelines and KPIs.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Category teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Support the rollout of brand and category strategies across key channels.
• Track performance and recommend improvements where required.

Project Management & Governance

• Develop structured project plans, timelines, and execution frameworks.
• Monitor progress, risks, and interdependencies across multiple initiatives.
• Provide regular progress updates and insights to senior leadership.

Market & Commercial Support

• Contribute to market analysis and generate actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for growth across customers, channels, and product portfolios.
• Support pricing strategies, trade promotions, and commercial investment optimization.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a central point of coordination between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and project reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Pharmacy, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 5–8 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Commercial roles within FMCG or Consumer Health.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or managing commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of FMCG or healthcare/OTC market dynamics.
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Candidate Profile

• Strong commercial mindset with a results-driven approach
• Excellent project and stakeholder management capabilities
• Data-driven and analytical thinker
• High attention to execution and detail
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• On-time and effective delivery of commercial projects
• Contribution to revenue growth and market expansion
• Quality and impact of product launches and campaigns
• Stakeholder alignment and satisfaction
• Efficiency and effectiveness of commercial processes