Associate Director, Brand Development and Launch - Mood Disorder

San Diego, CA (On-site)

$174K/yr – $238K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end brand strategy and commercialization efforts, leading cross-functional marketing programs, materials creation, and agency partnerships while closely collaborating with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and Legal. The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget management, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced pharma environment.

  • Owns development and execution of strategic marketing programs and materials
  • Leads cross-functional collaboration to implement brand strategies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supports development and execution of the brand’s operational plan, including annual business planning activities, tactical implementation, budgeting, and marketing communications
  • Leads key components of brand strategy and commercialization efforts while ensuring alignment with broader brand objectives
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned products, market dynamics, customer needs, and treatment landscape
  • Partners closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Legal, Regulatory, Commercial Operations, Strategic Marketing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support implementation of brand strategies
  • Leads development and execution of innovative HCP and patient-focused promotional programs, including personal and non-personal promotion, digital initiatives, and peer-to-peer education programs
  • Drives creation and execution of HCP and consumer-facing promotional materials and field resources
  • Analyzes market trends, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and market research to identify opportunities and inform brand decisions
  • Serves as a marketing representative on promotional review activities and helps ensure promotional materials comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, and company requirements
  • Manages agency partners and external vendors to ensure high-quality execution of marketing initiatives aligned with brand priorities
  • Supports management of brand budgets and monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with approved plans

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in a scientific or business discipline AND 10+ years of relevant experience, including significant pharmaceutical marketing and/or sales experience with demonstrated success supporting brand strategy and commercialization initiatives. OR
  • Master's or MBA degree preferred AND 8+ years of related experience OR
  • PhD AND 6+ years of related experience
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical brand planning and commercialization processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment among stakeholders
  • Experience translating strategic objectives into effective tactical execution
  • Strong understanding of HCP and patient marketing channels, including digital and omnichannel approaches
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Experience managing external agencies and vendor partners
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

  • Pharmaceutical brand marketing experience
  • Experience managing agency partners (creative, media, digital, and market research)
  • Experience supporting product launches and/or major commercial initiatives
  • Prior leadership of cross-functional projects and teams

Benefits

  • Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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Neurocrine Biosciences

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Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. Review our Community Guidelines: https://bit.ly/NeurocrineLinkedInGuidelines*in collaboration with AbbVie

Founded in 1992
San Diego, California, USA
2.1K employees (81 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.8%
Direct
39.5%
Referral
7.1%
Social
1%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
77 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$260M
Last Raise
$250M
Post IPO Equity, 11 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2015
    Post IPO Equity • $250M
  • Dec 2009
    Post IPO Equity • $10M

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