Executive Director, US Marketing Lead Ophthalmology

North Wales, PA (Hybrid)

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

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the US ophthalmology launch with cross functional alignment and a focused omnichannel and performance plan that turns complex regulatory and market dynamics into a cohesive commercial strategy.

  • Strategic ownership: shape portfolio strategy with Global Marketing and Medical Affairs to maximize launch potential across ophthalmology assets.
  • Launch execution: drive readiness across supply, field deployment, analytics, and patient support to deliver a coordinated national rollout.
  • People and governance: build an eight person HCP/HCC marketing team and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while aligning cross-divisional leaders on product profile and lifecycle planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the marketing strategy for the first launch to drive growth and maximize market potential. Partner with Global Marketing to shape early marketing decisions for pipeline assets for the ophthalmology portfolio and overall portfolio strategy.
  • Product Commercialization: Lead integrated brand planning and execution for the first launch, overseeing HCP and HCC commercial activities while partnering with Scientific Strategy, Payer Marketing, Global Ophthalmology, Digital, data and analytics team, and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive commercialization plan and execute with precision.
  • Enterprise Collaboration: Work across the enterprise with Medical Affairs, Value and Implementation, Global Marketing to align on critical strategic decisions, including product profile, labeling, scenario planning, enterprise narrative, and lifecycle planning for the portfolio.
  • Launch Excellence: Lead U.S. launch readiness for the first launch across key workstreams, including supply, customer engagement, data and analytics, field deployment and readiness, patient support, communications, and marketing campaigns.
  • Omnichannel Engagement: Define and execute an omnichannel strategy across customer audiences, using digital innovation, analytics, and real-world insights to drive adoption and persistence.
  • Financial Management: Own financial forecasts and the overall promotional budget for our Company's Ophthalmology, using market insights, industry trends, and analytics to inform key assumptions.
  • Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing HCP and HCC marketing organization, providing clear direction, coaching, and development opportunities. Lead a team of approximately eight employees.
  • Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree. Preferred: MBA or equivalent business qualification.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries.

Nice to have

  • Commercial Leadership: Proven success in marketing, market access, sales, and launch execution.
  • Team Leadership: Strong ability to attract, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of market dynamics, patient journeys, and the payer landscape, preferably in retina and ophthalmology.
  • Strategic and Innovative Thinking: Ability to turn complex data into actionable strategies and use innovation to drive impact.
  • Collaboration: Exceptional ability to work across commercial and cross-divisional teams.
  • Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Product Launch: Launch experience strongly preferred.
  • Ophthalmology, retina, or specialty biologics preferred.

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.

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
683.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.9%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
9.4%
Social
4.9%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~127

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$74M
Last Raise
$56M
Series B, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2020
    Series B • $56M
  • Mar 2020
    Venture Round • $3M
  • Jan 2017
    Series A • $15M