Executive Director, Marketing, Scientific Strategy and Engagement

Rahway, NJ (Remote)

$256K/yr – $403K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the U.S. Ophthalmology scientific narrative and lead cross-functional strategies across DME and nAMD, with responsibility for medical education, congress strategy, thought-leader engagement, and compliant execution.

  • Define scientific narrative and lead medical education programs
  • Manage congress strategy, sponsorships, and promotional activities
  • Coach teams and align cross-functional stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the U.S. Ophthalmology scientific narrative for the commercial team across DME and nAMD, ensuring alignment with enterprise and medical narratives.
  • Oversee development and deployment of medical education programs, including content creation, speaker bureau development and readiness, and execution of HQ-led and field-led programs.
  • Lead overall congress strategy and execution for the U.S. Ophthalmology portfolio, including sponsorship decisions, exhibit booth planning, and promotional activities.
  • Set strategic direction for identification, profiling, and engagement of national and regional scientific leaders and emerging experts.
  • Oversee execution of engagement plans by the Thought Leader Marketing Liaison team, leveraging congresses and HQ activities to engage with thought leaders consistent with compliance policies and standards.
  • Ensure insights gathered from scientific leaders inform brand planning, marketing strategies, payer initiatives, and other cross-functional activities.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and Global Marketing to ensure coordinated engagement with thought leaders.
  • Drive alignment on customer needs and triage requests appropriately across functions.
  • Ensure strict adherence to compliance regulations, internal policies, and industry standards in all engagement activities.
  • Lead and mentor a team of marketing professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Deep understanding of specialty markets; ophthalmology experience required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, including launch experience and leadership of multi-asset portfolios.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive strategic decision-making.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Advertising Campaign Development
  • Biopharmaceutical Industry
  • Biopharmaceuticals

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
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