Executive Director, Marketing (R&I)

Wilmington, DE (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive pharma marketing strategy and launches for a key US asset, owning strategy, P&L, and omnichannel execution.

  • Own end-to-end brand strategy and execution for the asset
  • Must-have: 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech with launch or brand development experience
  • Standout: US product launch leadership and cross-functional team management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build bold brand ambition to improve patient impact based on deep insight from external Scientific Experts (ESEs), Payers, Patients, advocacy organizations and other key partners.
  • Develop detailed product strategy and promotional campaign for the asset including pre-launch and launch strategy and operational plans.
  • P&L ownership including forecast development and performance v forecast.
  • Own the execution of the marketing plans, driving innovation and implementing key marketing initiatives while embracing new channels (e.g., omnichannel) and technology (AI).
  • Inform the brand strategic decisions – including life cycle planning and data generation -- in line with longer term objectives, relevance for patients, customers, and market.
  • Partner with Sales leadership to ensure organizational alignment from strategy through field execution. Set brand strategies for the sales organization and hold sales leaders accountable to performance and forecast delivery.
  • Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with strategic partners globally and in the US.
  • Actively participate in R&I Leadership Team – participating and leading TA initiatives to optimize the value of the portfolio and strengthen the skills of the team.
  • Build an employee experience that ignites innovation and unites talent to deliver the business. Lead and align team around a clear vision and purpose.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, marketing, or the sciences.
  • 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or biotech industries
  • Consistent track record leading successful development of brand and/or TA strategies, which are founded on clear customer and market insights.
  • US Product launch experience
  • Experience in and/or leading customer facing roles.
  • Experience using clinical data in crafting brand strategies and lifecycle planning.
  • Successful experience in leading and developing strong performing teams, partner engagement, and the ability to work cross functionally to move key initiatives forward.

Preferred

  • Experience with revenue forecasting, expense management, developing compelling business reasons and management/communication of brand performance.
  • Strong knowledge of US R&I thought leaders.
  • Ability to identify innovative strategies with the greatest business impact and empower their teams to implement the plan.
  • Strong curiosity, growth mindset and high learning agility
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