Medical Doctor; Aesthetics

Medical Doctor (Aesthetic Brand Manager) – Johannesburg.

The Medical Doctor – Aesthetic Brand Manager provides medical and strategic leadership in the development, positioning, and growth of aesthetic injectable brands.

This role bridges clinical expertise with pharmaceutical brand management, driving evidence-based marketing strategies, stakeholder engagement, and ethical promotion within the medical aesthetics space.

The position plays a key role in shaping brand strategy, supporting sales execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance while advancing innovation in aesthetic medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Research and Analysis
  • Conduct in-depth market research to understand trends, dynamics, and opportunities within the medical aesthetics and injectable market.
  • Analyse competitor strategies, product positioning, and market share.
  • Identify emerging markets and new target demographics.
• Product Knowledge and Medical Expertise
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of aesthetic injectable products, including formulation, clinical application, benefits, risks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current with global and local developments in medical aesthetics and injectable treatments.
• Brand Strategy Development
  • Develop and implement brand strategies to strengthen visibility and market positioning of aesthetic injectable brands.
  • Differentiate products clearly from competitors through evidence-based messaging.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align brand strategy with product development and market needs.
• Marketing and Promotion
  • Design and execute compliant marketing campaigns targeting healthcare professionals and, where permitted, consumers.
  • Manage digital marketing initiatives including content development, social media, and online campaigns where allowed.
  • Develop educational and promotional materials for both practitioners and patients.
• Sales Enablement and Collaboration
  • Support the sales team with medical insights, training materials, and strategic tools to enhance selling effectiveness.
  • Monitor sales performance and refine marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Participate in field engagement to understand customer needs and gather market feedback.
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Marketing
  • Ensure all marketing activities and materials comply with applicable regulatory and ethical standards, including SAHPRA requirements.
  • Promote products responsibly with accurate representation of benefits, limitations, and safety information.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Networking
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including aesthetic practitioners, trainers, industry experts, and key opinion leaders.
  • Participate in industry events, congresses, and workshops to strengthen brand presence and remain informed of industry trends.
• Budget Management and Reporting
  • Manage the allocated brand marketing budget effectively.
  • Track and report on brand performance, marketing return on investment, and key market insights to senior management.
• Customer Feedback and Product Improvement
  • Gather and analyse customer and practitioner feedback on product performance and market reception.
  • Collaborate with internal medical and business development teams to support continuous product improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBChB (Medical Degree) required, with active or prior clinical experience in medical aesthetics.
• Experience working within the medical aesthetics field, with established relationships in the aesthetics community, including exposure to trainers, key opinion leaders, and aesthetic practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret clinical data and translate medical science into strategic brand insights.
• Strong understanding of clinical science, product data, and evidence-based medicine.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across marketing, medical, sales, regulatory, and digital teams.
• High levels of professionalism, adaptability, and strategic thinking.