Director Patient Engagement and Consumer Marketing

Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote)

$184K/yr – $249K/yrDirector/Executive

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the development and execution of patient engagement and consumer marketing for the Prostate Cancer business, turning insights into education, activation, and a cohesive cross-functional plan across HCP and consumer teams.

  • Own integrated learning across research, analytics, agencies, and advocacy to optimize strategy and execution.
  • Lead cross-functional plans with clear accountabilities and execution priorities for patient and consumer initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of U.S. patient engagement and consumer marketing strategies, plans, and programs for the Prostate Cancer business.
  • Develop a deep understanding of patient, care partner, and customer journeys; use qualitative and quantitative insights to identify unmet needs and inform strategic priorities.
  • Translate insights into patient education, disease awareness, consumer activation, and customer experience initiatives that are measurable, compliant, and fit for purpose.
  • Build and manage an integrated learning agenda across market research, analytics, agency partners, advocacy engagement, and campaign performance; apply learning to optimize strategy and execution.
  • Lead agency strategy, content development, channel planning, budget management, governance, and performance measurement for patient and consumer initiatives.
  • Partner with U.S. HCP Marketing, Digital and Omnichannel, Market Research, Analytics, Medical, Access, Corporate Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive customer experience.
  • Lead launch readiness for future lifecycle opportunities, building on insights, capabilities, and customer learning established through the initial phases of the business.
  • Partner closely with the HCP Promotion Director and other cross functional leaders to translate the integrated strategy into coordinated HCP and consumer plans, with clear accountabilities and execution priorities.
  • Operate in accordance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
  • Expected travel (domestic and international) is 25%

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR
  • Master’s degree and 8 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and 12 years of marketing and/or commercial experience, OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 14 years of marketing and/or commercial experience.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated experience in patient engagement, consumer marketing, and/or HCP marketing experience, or related roles within biopharma or healthcare.
  • Oncology, specialty care, or complex-launch experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading integrated HCP and consumer marketing strategies and working effectively across commercial, medical, access, analytics, and corporate affairs functions.
  • Strong understanding of patient journeys, advocacy ecosystems, access considerations, and the needs of patients and care partners in serious disease.
  • Proven ability to lead agencies and cross-functional teams, manage complex projects and budgets, and deliver measurable business results.
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, make sound strategic choices, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Amgen

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