Director, Global Marketing Thoracic, Oncology

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$177K/yr – $278K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive thoracic oncology brand strategy and launches for a global pharma portfolio, leading pre-launch to in-market execution.

  • Own cross-functional brand planning and marketing operations for Thoracic portfolio launches.
  • 7–10 years pharma/biotech with 3–5 years product marketing; oncology launch experience required.
  • Lead global brand initiatives with the GBT, R&D, and cross-functional partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction, prioritize resources and gain support from the cross-functional global brand team (GBT) to ensure successful launches and related commercialization efforts
  • Execute pre-launch, launch, and in-market brand strategy within Global Marketing for our Thoracic pipeline portfolio
  • Collaborate to develop the Thoracic pipeline portfolio Brand Plan, including high-level strategic campaigns and overall budget
  • Collaborate with directors across functions with a goal of driving revenue for the Oncology Business Unit
  • Support a cross functional team responsible for ensuring strategic and tactical marketing operations achieve brand success
  • Contribute to the development of all marketing plans including the annual Global Brand Plan in line with target product positioning, strategies, and goals; partner with core global team leads to ensure delivery of the Global Brand Plan
  • Define and implement specific marketing initiatives in partnership with the GBT, including unbranded initiatives related to disease education and biomarker testing as well as branded, promotional campaigns based on emerging evidence within thoracic oncology
  • Lead the identification and management of critical issues for internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D and key functional partners) and create market-shaping and brand development solutions
  • Establish, implement and maintain "best practices" in brand marketing and supportive functions (e.g. forecasting and market research) across the organization
  • Utilize and activate principles of customer segmentation, value proposition, and communication to support integrated commercial execution
  • Ensure market information is acquired, competitive activity is monitored, and customer needs are identified.
  • Work within relevant program teams as a leader or member.

Requirements

  • BA/BS required; although personal leadership characteristics and track record are the most critical components, a scientific or medical educational background and/or an MBA are a plus
  • 7-10 years pharma/biotech industry experience and 3-5 years product marketing experience.
  • Previous oncology launch experience is required.
  • Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Thorough understanding of (a) core marketing principles and their application to pharmaceutical products, and (b) the evolving market access landscape / payer requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead cross-functional projects, and participate as a team member will be critical to success in the role
  • Ability to interpret complex scientific and medical data across multiple assets is essential
  • Experience of leading either matrix or functional teams would be an advantage
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Knowledge, planning and organizing, building positive working relationships, cultural sensitivity within a global team, ability to make recommendations based on customer need, good negotiation skills and active listening.

Nice To Have

  • Thoracic marketing experience preferred.
  • MBA is a plus

Benefits

  • U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives.
  • U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
  • U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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