Director, US gMG HCP Marketing

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$194K/yr – $291K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead US rare-disease marketing, shaping branding and market access while aligning cross-functional teams.

  • Own branding and messaging workstreams, coordinating with global marketing, HEOR, and market access.
  • Must-have: 10+ years pharma/biotech marketing experience in the US rare-disease market.
  • Standout: Leads cross-functional launches with agencies, budgets, and field teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Continuing to develop / refine branding, brand value proposition and message platform in partnership with global marketing, medical, HEOR and market access
  • Lead Competitive Readiness planning and strategic workstreams to inform strategic brand planning
  • Support key customer engagement initiatives (i.e., Ad Boards, Advisory Committees, Key Customer interactions and forums)
  • Drive innovative and disruptive Marketing approaches aimed at expanding reach to key customers and broadening awareness and treatment of gMG.
  • For key strategic initiatives, lead creation and rollout of new marketing materials, and serve as a lead at field based meetings (AKF, regional meetings)
  • Ensure seamless and efficient execution of marketing initiatives to Field Sales, Sales Training, Though Leader Liaisons and other cross functional teams.
  • Developing market research and insights plan in coordination with market research team
  • Cultivating strong relationships with enterprise cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution and tracking of marketing activities and tactics
  • Collaborating closely with Global team and other launch markets to ensure alignment and share best practices
  • Representing the US team at key meetings and events

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry; can include marketing, agency, or related healthcare experience
  • Deep understanding of the US pharmaceutical market and experience in rare diseases is highly desirable.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
  • Certain activities may involve travel 30% of the time or involve weekend programs

Nice To Have

  • Graduate degree
  • Experience in Neurology

Benefits

  • Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days.
  • Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community. We are driven by a mission to change what it means to live with a rare disease. A leader in rare disease for more than three decades and today continues to build a diversified pipeline across disease areas with significant unmet need, using an array of innovative modalities. As part of AstraZeneca, Alexion is continually expanding its global geographic footprint to serve more rare disease patients around the world. It is headquartered in Boston, US. Alexion’s pioneering legacy in rare disease is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into novel medicines. Alexion pushes boundaries to accelerate discovery of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the world and continues to expand its reach to benefit more people globally. GL/NP/0116GL/NP/0095 Community Guidelines: https://bit.ly/39x9gqy

Founded in 1992
New Boston, Massachusetts, USA
5K employees (240 in marketing)
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Marketing Team Size
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