Associate Director, US Marketing, PNH

Boston, MA (On-site)

$151K/yr – $227K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive cross-functional pharmaceutical marketing campaigns with focus on omnichannel execution, HCP/ patient materials, digital innovation, and agency management to scale brand impact in rare diseases.

  • Marketing leadership: develop omni-channel tactics, promotional materials, and digital innovations for brand strategy execution.
  • Cross-functional alignment: collaborate with sales, enterprise teams, and agencies to ensure on-time delivery and measurement of campaigns.
  • Operations and governance: manage timelines, budgets, KPIs, and ethical/compliance standards across marketing activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovative and disruptive Marketing approaches aimed at expanding reach to key customers and broadening awareness and treatment of PNH
  • Leading creation of HCP & Patient focused promotional materials to support execution of brand strategy across branded and disease campaigns
  • For key strategic initiatives, lead creation and rollout of new marketing materials, and serve as a lead for digital innovation, AI implementation, & maximizing execution across omni-channel ecosystem
  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify best practices and uncover needs/ trends and build relationships to improve consistency of brand strategy execution pulled through omni-channel tactics
  • Cultivating strong relationships with enterprise cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution and tracking of marketing activities and tactics
  • Development and execution of workshops at AKF, Regional Meetings, & ad hoc events
  • Track and monitor key performance indicators for digital & media campaigns
  • Managing agency partners, project timelines and budgets.
  • Communicating effectively to all levels of Alexion staff and management.
  • Working with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or related field relevant to the role’s responsibilities
  • 5+ years of marketing, agency, or consulting experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry; minimum 1 year in US commercial marketing
  • Proven ability to strategically lead personal and non-personal tactic development and execution
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects across functional areas, working independently when appropriate, collaborating within teams, and serving as a sub-team lead when needed
  • Demonstrated aptitude for acquiring and applying both scientific and business acumen
  • Experience managing external agencies and/or vendors on a daily basis, including budget oversight
  • Proficient in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • 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.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MBA)
  • Pharma or biotech commercial experience, including hematology, oncology, or rare diseases; launch experience strongly preferred
  • A track record of developing and implementing marketing strategies and tactics that have delivered strong commercial results
  • Strong scientific orientation and background
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to collaborate in a matrix environment
  • Familiarity with applying AI tools and techniques to enhance marketing efficiency

Benefits

  • Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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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)
72% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

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59.2K
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50.7%
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34%
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Social
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Current headcount: ~5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
210 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
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