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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  POC Senior Brand Manager - Europe
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  20/01/2026
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #171330 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Sr. Brand Manager Professional Oral Care which is part of the Europe Marketing Division team.  In this role, you will lead key strategic growth initiatives for Professional Oral Care Products. 

The job location will be Therwill, Switzerland

How will you contribute to this role?:

As part of an international group, your main purpose will be to identify, develop and manage strategic professional oral care initiatives and projects to drive the Category and Brand, including new product development and Global projects.  

The principal duties and responsibilities are:

  • Drive Innovation: Priority will be to Guide cross-functional teams in  leading product innovation process from discovery until go to market strategies ready for implementation. However, the role will also need to drive innovation in the way we communicate our products, and engage with all stakeholders.

    • Identify and formulate pioneering innovation strategies and plans. Create people-centric approaches that resonate with healthcare professionals to improve recommendation and prescription.

    • Define the opportunity spaces, solutions and the registration and market access pathways.

    • Work closely with the global teams to establish Europe as the global innovation hub. 

    • Partner with commercial, Scientific Affairs, R&D, and Insights teams to enhance and expand existing plans and products while continually identifying new and novel opportunities. Foster a collaborative environment to leverage cross-disciplinary expertise for strategic advancements. 

    • Strategically influence hub marketing plans, align with brand goals, and ensure all activities adhere to regulatory requirements.

    • Collaborate closely with the brand teams to align and execute strategies that fulfill the Europe Brand Strategy and goals. Promote a unified approach that bridges professional and consumer brand initiatives.

  • Value proposition development: Translate complex clinical, economic, and real-world evidence into compelling narratives that demonstrate the product's value to are key stakeholders in the profession.

  • Monitor market dynamics: Analyze market trends, policy changes, and competitor landscapes to inform strategic decisions and identify potential barriers and opportunities.

What are the required skills and competencies?:

 

  • Displays a strong growth mindset, results oriented, and ability to deal with ambiguity

  • Strategic and analytical thinking

  • People centric and ability to connect the dots

  • Relationship building, influence and negotiation, excellent written and verbal communication skills and decision-making and analytical competencies

  • Strong project management and business strategy planning skills, at national, regional and practice area levels 

  • Motivated, high energy, confident, with powerful initiative, creativity and curiosity

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication is fundamental for collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, sales, regulatory affairs) and building relationships with external stakeholders.

What are the required qualifications?:

 

  • Minimum 5-6 years of progressive relevant marketing experience in Pharma or Health Care organization; specific experience on innovation would be preferable.

  • Functional experience in marketing andRegulatory & Compliance Knowledge: An understanding of healthcare compliance and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, GDPR, local guidelines) is preferred.

  • Experience in managing relationships with senior individuals and within a demanding and fast paced environment 

  • Experience in managing complex projects and external suppliers 

  • Seeking an international career path, open to experiences in different markets and environments.

  • Project & Time Management: The ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets efficiently is critical in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Customer-Centric Approach: A mindset focused on understanding and addressing the needs and pain points of diverse stakeholders, including patients, and Health Care Professionals.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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