Senior Director, Patient Marketing (US, Rare Disease)

Minnesota, USA (Hybrid)

$260K/yr – $310K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

US patient marketing ownership focused on educating patients and engaging through branded/HCP-aligned experiences, built around a clear journey from diagnosis to ongoing management.

  • Own the US patient marketing strategy and launch readiness for a regulated environment
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Advocacy, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Insights to test concepts and define success metrics
  • Shape patient journeys, value proposition, and activation plans across digital and non-personal channels

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of the US patient marketing strategy for Lynavoy, spanning unbranded disease education and branded engagement
  • Define clear patient value proposition and journey framework across diagnosis, treatment initiation, and ongoing management
  • Ensure strategies that are aligned with HCP marketing strategy and that reflect real world patient needs, barriers, and lived experiences
  • Serve as the Patient Marketing lead for US launch readiness, ensuring all patient programs, materials, and resources are timely developed and backed up by patient research and validation
  • Partner with cross-functional launch teams to integrate patient marketing into overall brand and launch strategy
  • Develop phased plans that evolve from pre-launch education to post-launch onboarding, activation, and adherence support
  • Work with Director, Omnichannel & Digital Marketing, to support development of a compliant, integrated patient engagement ecosystem across digital and non-personal channels
  • Partner closely with Patient Advocacy to embed aligned patient perspectives into strategy, content, and programs and to identify synergies
  • Support patient advisory boards and community engagement initiatives in a transparent and compliant manner
  • Ensure alignment with advocacy partners while maintaining clear boundaries and ethical standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech patient or consumer marketing, or related commercial roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading patient marketing strategy in a regulated environment; US launch experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to work onsite at the US headquarters office in Morristown, NJ, on a hybrid basis (2-3 days a week)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functionally, influence without authority, and operate effectively in a launch-focused organization
  • Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Alfasigma grows
  • Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our Corporate Beliefs: Passion for Innovation; Think Big, Act Small; Learn to Dare; and Teams Build the Future
  • Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Preferred

  • Experience in liver, metabolic, or related chronic disease areas preferred
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

  • The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package.
  • Alfasigma USA also provides a competitive suite of benefits, including:
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Rewards and recognition program
  • Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
  • Short and long-term disability coverage provided
  • Plan coverage for domestic partners
  • Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
  • A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
  • Numerous well-being and work/life programs
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Alfasigma

Alfasigma is a global pharmaceutical company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it is headquartered (in Bologna and Milan). The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. It has offices in many countries, including Italy, the US, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and China; production sites in Italy (Pomezia, RM; Alanno, PE; Sermoneta, LT; Trezzano Rosa, MI), Spain (Tortosa, Baix Ebre), and the United States (Shreveport, Louisiana); and R&D labs in Italy (Pomezia and Bergamo).Alfasigma employs approximately 4,000 people dedicated to research, development, production, and distribution of medicinal products, contributing to its mission to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It focuses on three main therapeutic areas: Gastroenterology, Vascular, and Rheumatology. Its portfolio spans from primary care to specialty care, rare disease medications, and consumer health products, including medical foods and nutraceuticals.Read here our social media netiquette: https://it.alfasigma.com/informative-privacy/netiquettesocialnetwork/

Founded in 2015
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, ITA
2.6K employees (278 in marketing)

Salaries

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$260K/yr – $310K/yr

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Senior Director, Patient Marketing (US, Rare Disease)

Alfasigma · Minnesota, USA · Hybrid