Senior Director, US Marketing, IgAN

Boston, MA (On-site)

$232K/yr – $348K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive US IgAN launch and brand leadership with cross-functional alignment to accelerate adoption.

  • Own the US IgAN launch and brand strategy.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in pharma/biotech with relevant marketing or related healthcare experience.
  • Standout: Lead US IgAN marketing team and build talent pipelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own U.S. launch and brand strategy for the IgAN indication. Define the brand platform (positioning, value proposition, message architecture), customer strategy, and integrated go-to-market plan based on market, customer, and patient insights
  • Develop and execute the external engagement strategy. Build advocacy and partnership with KOLs, patient advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to inform strategy and accelerate adoption
  • Translate strategy into high-impact omnichannel plans and materials; lead execution across personal and non-personal promotion (including digital/social) and continuously optimize using KPIs, dashboards, insights, and test-and-learn
  • Lead integrated business planning for the brand. Align across partners, including Global, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Strategic Accounts, Patient Support Services, Legal, and Compliance to drive launch readiness and sustained execution
  • Lead US IgAN marketing team, including acquiring and developing marketing talent for current and future needs; build succession pipelines and critical capabilities.
  • Represent US commercial perspective in global forums and strategic discussions

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.
  • Proven ability to lead highly matrixed portfolio teams and influence without direct authority.
  • 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

Preferred

  • Rare disease commercial experience
  • U.S. launch experience

Benefits

  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid leaves
  • a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
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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

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