DulcoLax Brand Manager

About The Role

Dulcolax is a global leader in digestive health, helping millions of people feel more comfortable and confident every day. We are looking for a Brand Manager to lead the Dulcolax portfolio and wider digestive health brands across the UK market.

Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid)

Dulcolax is a global leader in digestive health, helping millions of people feel more comfortable and confident every day. We are looking for a Brand Manager to lead the Dulcolax portfolio and wider digestive health brands across the UK market.

This role offers a unique combination of strategic leadership, senior stakeholder management, and hands-on brand execution. As the UK brand lead, you will shape local growth strategies, influence key business decisions, and deliver impactful omnichannel campaigns that drive brand performance and market share growth.

• Adapt global brand strategies to meet UK market needs and opportunities.
• Develop and execute local brand plans that support commercial growth objectives.
• Identify new growth opportunities through consumer, market and category insights.

• Own brand financial performance, including budget management and P&L responsibility.
• Monitor investment effectiveness and optimise spend to maximise return on investment.
• Track key performance indicators and market share performance.

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated omnichannel marketing campaigns.
• Partner with agencies and cross-functional teams to create engaging, effective brand communications.
• Drive activation across digital, retail, pharmacy and healthcare professional channels.

• Analyse consumer behaviour, market trends and performance data to identify actionable insights.
• Translate data into recommendations that drive business performance and brand growth.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Medical, Regulatory and other key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships and influence decision-making across UK and WEU teams.
• Ensure aligned execution of brand initiatives across all functions.

• Proven experience in Brand Management.
• FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, Pharma or OTC experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing brand plans, campaigns and budgets.

• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-focused approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Data-driven decision maker with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Degree in Marketing, Business or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent experience and a strong track record will also be considered.

At Opella, you'll have the support and resources of a global consumer healthcare leader while enjoying the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a dynamic local team. You'll work on iconic brands, collaborate with talented colleagues, and have the opportunity to make a real impact on consumers' everyday health and wellbeing.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.