Director, Global Marketing Immunology Pipeline

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. In pursuit of this mission, we have recently made significant acquisitions in the field of immunology which have bolstered our Immunology Pipeline, reinforcing our position as a sustainable innovation engine for the coming decade.

The Director, Global Marketing Immunology Pipeline development is a key leadership role responsible for driving the overall commercial strategy for the company's growing immunology portfolio across therapeutic areas.

You will provide strategic guidance and leadership in sizing the market opportunities while developing cross-functional launch plans. Your expertise will support our commercial transformation in Immunology, incorporating advanced analytics into launch planning, ensuring alignment with market needs & regulatory requirements.

By exemplifying our inclusive ways of working, you will contribute to the development of evolving commercial models that ultimately create value for patients, payers and Healthcare Providers (HCPs).

Responsibilities:

• Ensure seamless development and execution of the go to market strategy by driving cross-functional collaboration with business development, discovery, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory, market access and key countries.

• Collaborate with medical affairs teams to develop robust scientific communications and educational plans, supporting the positioning and differentiation of our immunology portfolio.

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and customer insights, to identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and inform ongoing asset development plans.

• Manage the brand budget and resources effectively to maximize impact and achieve financial objectives.

• Foster strong relationships with scientific leaders and external stakeholders to drive advocacy and support assets development efforts.

Minimum/Preferred Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of science is required.

• MBA and/or Pharm D preferred.

Required skills:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with a strong focus on immunology, asset development, launch preparation and successful product launches.

• In-depth understanding of immunology or oncology therapeutic areas, including disease landscape, treatment paradigms, and emerging trends.

• Experience with global Marketing, market access strategies and digital marketing is highly desirable.

• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and maximize brand performance.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market insights into effective asset development and commercialization strategies.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Commute/Location:

• This role is based at our Headquarter site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of an in-office & remote).

• This position cannot be 100% remote.

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Expected salary range:

$181,600.00 - $285,800.00

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Requisition ID:R285136