Executive Director, US Marketing, Rare Nephrology at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Boston, MA | $270K/yr – $405K/yr

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Executive Director, US Marketing, Rare Nephrology

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$270K/yr – $405K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead U.S. Rare Nephrology marketing with cross‑functional leadership and clear KPI tracking.

Must-have: 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience.
Standout: Proven cross‑functional leadership delivering commercial results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Define the commercial vision for the U.S. Rare Nephrology business, translating enterprise and global direction into actionable U.S. brand plans.
Lead development and execution of disease education, diagnostic strategies, and brand initiatives that drive demand generation and appropriate utilization.
Oversee portfolio and lifecycle strategy, including launch readiness and post‑launch optimization.
Ensure alignment across personal and non‑personal promotion, omnichannel engagement, and field execution.
Lead TLL strategy and execution across KOL engagement, speaker programs, patient initiatives, and insights generation.
Partner closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance to ensure integrated planning and flawless execution.
Build and deepen engagement with key external stakeholders, including national and regional KOLs, patient organizations, and advocacy groups.
Represent U.S. Rare Nephrology marketing in enterprise and global forums.
Collaborate with Sales leadership to implement commercial tactics and monitor performance.
Lead cross‑functional teams to design strategies and tactics that deliver national and sub‑national Rare Nephrology goals, supported by clear KPIs and performance tracking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field.
10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience.
Significant commercial leadership experience with demonstrated success in driving brand strategy and execution.
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment.
Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare environment, including political and access dynamics.
Track record of developing and implementing strategies that deliver strong commercial results.
Experience managing promotional budgets and external agencies.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to build high‑performing teams.
Strong personal ethics, integrity, and commitment to patient‑centricity.
Ability to work effectively in an office‑based environment, engaging in complex problem‑solving, collaboration, and multi‑channel communication.

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA).
Prior sales or sales management experience.
Experience in nephrology.
Background in rare disease.

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.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

3.9 Glassdoor

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)

www.alexion.com

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