Director, Professional Education Marketing

The Director, Professional Education Marketing holds the strategic role of developing and implementing initiatives to educate healthcare professionals, drive awareness of pharmaceutical products, and manage partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders for Ensitrelvir, a novel 3CL protease inhibitor for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2. This position requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, promotional medical education, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Professional Education Marketing strategy aligned with company and brand goals - Accountable for functional and operational oversight, direction and budget
• Create educational programs and materials targeting healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations, and other relevant stakeholders
• Identify and build advocacy and partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders in the medical and healthcare community
• Generate insights through Advisory Boards, Steering Committees, KOL interactions, and other offline and online channels to provide input to the overall Brand strategy and tactical initiatives
• Oversee the development of promotional education content, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines and industry standards
• Collaborate with medical affairs and scientific teams to create scientifically accurate and compelling educational materials
• Plan, execute and attend events, conferences, and seminars for healthcare professionals to enhance product knowledge and foster collaboration. Responsible for all promotional exhibits at key congresses
• Manage logistics, speaker selection, and content delivery for educational events
• Work closely with sales, marketing, medical affairs, and regulatory teams to ensure consistency in messaging and educational initiatives
• Provide input into product strategy based on insights gathered from KOL interactions
• Ensure that all Professional Education initiatives comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and internal policies
• Collaborate with Shionogi USRC team to review and approve educational materials
• Assist the sales training team with the necessary technical expertise to aid in the development of all sales training materials
• Effectively manage relationships and resources with promotional education agencies and vendors to ensure optimum development of educational tools while remaining within the assigned budget

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Advanced degree (MBA, Masters, etc.) is preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of extensive experience in sales and/or marketing roles in the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years in Professional Education Marketing and KOL management
• Strong understanding of medical and healthcare landscapes, therapeutic areas, and industry regulations, including transparency reporting
• Prelaunch and launch experience required
• Anti-viral/COVID-19/HIV experience is highly desired, but not required
• Primary care/urgent care experience highly preferred

• Experience managing agency partners

Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to translate insights into marketing actions and business recommendations
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop impactful educational programs
• Ability to work with agility with an innovative and growth mindset
• Has a positive "hands on" attitude, able to be flexible and agile, take ownership and be accountable - with experience in a high-level "individual contributor" role
• Clear communications skills with an ability to influence and garner credibility throughout the organization

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 30%)
• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required at least 3 days per week

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to articulate clearly and conduct verbal presentations with large and small audiences.
• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane.
• Ability to view video display terminal images < 18" away from face for extended period of time - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, andpull up to fifteen (15) pounds.

To be considered for this position, you must apply and meet the requirements of this opportunity.
We look forward to reviewing your resume & qualifications.
DISCLAIMER
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of requirements, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other requirements, duties and responsibilitiesmay change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO
Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.
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