Level of management: Experienced

Job Information

drcom Group is looking for an experienced Strategic Planner to support the Company’s (DRCOM ASIA PTE LTD) clients in SEA (South-East Asia excluding Vietnam) Australia/New Zealand and potentially our other sales channels like Europe.

Location: Philippines

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead insight development by analyzing qualitative and quantitative data (market research, patient journeys, HCP behavior, etc.) to uncover unmet needs and motivations.
  • Craft strategic briefs that inspire creative and content teams and ensure all deliverables are rooted in a compelling brand truth and scientific accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the account, creative, and content teams to shape brand storytelling across channels such as digital, social, CRM, onground activations, PR, KOL/DOL, and more.
  • Work closely with clients to understand business objectives, category nuances, and competitive landscape.
  • Contribute to brand planning, including message development, positioning, customer segmentation, and launch strategy.
  • Support primary and secondary research efforts (e.g., advisory boards, desk research, social listening).
  • Monitor industry, cultural, and AI/digital trends to proactively bring fresh thinking and innovation to client work.
  • Help prepare and deliver compelling strategic presentations to internal teams and clients.

 

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree (required); background in communications, marketing, psychology, or life sciences a plus.
  • 4+ years of experience in strategic planning; Ideally within healthcare, pharma, or life sciences marketing.
  • Strong storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex science into human-centric narratives.
  • At least an eager understanding of pharmaceutical marketing regulations and codes (e.g., FDA, EMA, DOH, MOH, etc.) and HCP/patient audience dynamics (e.g. medical societies, patient groups, etc.)
  • Experience with tools like Global Web Index, Kantar, Nielsen, Symphony Health, Veeva CRM, social listening platforms (e.g. Brandwatch), etc.
  • Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a genuine passion for improving health outcomes through communication.

 

Preferred:

    • Experience working on end-to-end campaigns for Rx or OTC brands.
    • Knowledge of patient and HCP journeys in different therapeutic areas (e.g. nutrition, dermatology, oncology, etc.) 
    • Background in behavioral science, digital strategy, or medical communications is a plus.

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