Brand Lead

UK Brand Lead – Ophthalmology - High-Impact Build Opportunity

We are partnering with an emerging, science-led biopharmaceutical company that has recently entered the UK ophthalmology market and is now investing in experienced local leadership to shape the next phase of growth.

Operating with the agility and pace of a start-up, the organisation combines strong global ambition with a lean UK structure — creating a genuinely high-impact environment for individuals who enjoy ownership, strategic thinking, and building within ambiguity.

The Opportunity

• This is a pivotal UK brand leadership position within ophthalmology. Reporting directly to the UK Country Head, you will take ownership of brand strategy and execution, refining positioning and driving forward a clear, compelling UK market approach within a highly competitive environment.
• The business is looking for someone who can step in, take the lead, and confidently move the brand forward — aligning with global direction while ensuring the needs of the UK market are clearly represented.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UK brand strategy, planning and execution across the ophthalmology portfolio
• Refine positioning, messaging and customer strategy to maximise market impact
• Translate global strategy into locally relevant, insight-led execution
• Drive omnichannel campaigns and high-quality asset development
• Ensure alignment across Sales, Medical, Market Access and Compliance
• Own brand planning, KPIs, forecasting input and ongoing optimisation
• Thrive within a lean, fast-paced, matrix environment with high visibility

About You

• Strong UK pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience with brand leadership responsibility
• Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred; retina experience highly advantageous
• Comfortable operating autonomously with minimal handholding
• Confident influencing and constructively challenging regional/global stakeholders
• Strong ABPI Code understanding and compliant execution mindset
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable being hands-on
• Energised by ambiguity, ownership and high-impact work

Role Details

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong intent to move into a permanent position
• Fully remote UK role (occasional travel for meetings, congresses and key events as required)
• UK-based candidates only

Why this role?

• This is not a maintenance brand role. It’s an opportunity to shape strategy, refine positioning and make a visible impact at a critical stage of growth.
• If you’re looking for a role where your ophthalmology expertise and commercial thinking will genuinely influence outcomes, we’d love to connect.

Please apply online or call CHASE on 0131 553 6644 for further information.

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