Global Brand & Innovation Trainee for 24 months - #2148217

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.

About The Role

• Support brand innovation by analyzing consumer and scientific data, and contributing to the development and execution of innovative initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, medical, regulatory, and marketing teams to align scientific insights with brand objectives.
• Assist in brand strategy creation through market and competitor analysis, campaign development, and performance reporting.
• Contribute to HCP marketing by developing targeted content and supporting media planning across digital and traditional channels.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Innovation & Science

• Consumer and Scientific Data & Insights Analysis: Assist in analyzing consumer and scientific research and data to inform brand innovation choices
• b. Brand Innovation Support: Contribute & lead development and execution of innovative brand initiatives.
• c. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, medical, countries, marketing and regulatory teams to align scientific findings with brand goals.
  
  

Strategy

• Brand Strategy Development: Assist in the creation and execution of brand strategies to drive growth and market differentiation.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct market and consumer research to gather insights that inform brand positioning and strategy.
• Competitor Analysis: Monitor and analyze competitors' brand strategies and market activities.
  
  

HCP marketing & media

• HCP Marketing Support: Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies targeting healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Content Creation & Communication: Help create compelling content and communication materials for HCPs, ensuring alignment with brand messaging.
• Consumer & HCP Media Planning & Coordination: Support media planning efforts, including digital and traditional channels
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and German (both written and verbal).
• Education: MBA, Master’s in management, Strategy, Marketing, Innovation or similar
• Experience: Experience in marketing, brand management or innovation is a nice to have.
• Skills: String critical thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of driving processes in cross functional teams.
• Have hands-on experience with databases and proficiency in Microsoft Office, such as Power Point.
  
  

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers