Marketing Manager – Companion Animal Pharmaceuticals (Finland)

Job Description

About your role

We are looking for a Marketing Manager with technical expertise to lead our Companion Animal Pharmaceutical portfolio in Finland. In this key role, you will combine scientific knowledge with strategic marketing execution and hands-on initiatives. You will be responsible for your product portfolio, covering launches, planning, customer engagement, technical support, and commercial follow-up.

This is a full-time position reporting to Hannu Marttila, Country Manager Animal Health. The role is full-time and on-site (Espoo or Turku), with opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues across Orion’s global teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

Ownership of the Product Portfolio

• Take full responsibility for the assigned portfolio across its entire lifecycle.
• Act as the internal and external expert for all technical and product-related questions.
• Lead the planning and execution of local product launches.
  
  

Marketing & Execution

• Develop and implement local marketing plans.
• Create materials, campaigns, and educational tools to support veterinarians and partners in Finland.
• Coordinate with partners involved in distribution, promotion, and technical activities.
  
  

Commercial Follow‑Up

• Monitor product performance and sales development
• Provide insights and recommendations based on field trends and customer feedback
• Support sales teams with technical expertise and campaign planning.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Maintain strong relationships with veterinary professionals and key industry stakeholders
• Work closely with HQ functions (Global Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, and Commercial Operations)
  
  

What We Offer

• An impactful role combining science, marketing, and customer engagement
• A chance to shape the Finnish Companion Animal portfolio from strategy to execution
• Collaboration with supportive colleagues across local and global teams
• Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities
  
  

Orion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

Our expectations

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Confident in technical topics and able to simplify complex information.
• Structured, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong in cross-functional collaboration and balancing strategic tasks with hands-on execution.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Veterinary degree (mandatory).
• Proven clinical experience and/or pharmaceutical veterinary background is an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of English (verbal and written, our business language) and Finnish, other languages are a plus.
• Experience from customer service, sales, marketing etc. is an advantage.
  
  

How To Apply And Additional Information

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position by 11/02/2026.

If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Casper Soors, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Orion Animal Health. He will be happy to guide you through the next steps of our recruitment process.

For more role‑specific insights, you can also reach out to Hannu Marttila, Country Manager Animal Health. Hannu is available for candidate enquiries preferably on Wednesday 28 January, Thursday 29 January, and Tuesday 3 February at +358 50 966 3563.

We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit Description

The mission of Animal Health is to improve the quality of life for animals. Animal Health manufactures and markets in-house developed medicines as well as numerous generic drugs for both companion and livestock animals. We are committed to making daily life healthier and less stressful for both animals and the people who care for them.

We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in France and Belgium.

Animal health is a diverse team of over 300 professionals, based in 13 countries across Europe and Vietnam. We operate as one unified team, bringing together expertise from various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, R&D, Quality Management, HR, Finance, and IT. The Animal Health culture that we foster is one of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and challenge the status quo. We aim to prioritize the customer and work together toward shared goals.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.