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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
The Associate Director, Regional Marketing – Urothelial Carcinoma (UC) North Central / West, is a crucial field-based member of the Marketing Team committed to advance our commercial potential in locally advanced / metastatic UC and ensure the successful management of thought leader relationships. You will do this by creating meaningful customer experiences, helping to inspire education and therapeutic consideration for HCP and Patients. You will be responsible for working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance to shape customer engagement strategies, manage P2P efforts and key regional marketing initiatives, including congress presence and sponsorships, generate actionable insights, anticipate market trends, and uncover competitive intelligence, ensuring compliant execution of business objectives.
This role will play a vital role in creating and executing a comprehensive engagement strategy by developing a best-in-class experience with external stakeholders. They will be responsible for establishing and managing Key Thought Leaders and driving advocacy for avelumab, identifying and cultivating relationships with emerging leaders and rising stars, managing key stakeholder relationships (e.g., academic institutions, professional associations, congress organization committees, pathway committee members), and gathering market insights to inform the development and execution of successful commercial strategies and tactics.
The ideal candidate will be a driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented individual with a proven competency for scientific knowledge and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with KTLs and internal teams. You will have effective communication, excellent presentation development and delivery skills, and the ability to effectively interact collaboratively with and influence key internal and external customers including scientific leaders and internal cross-functional stakeholders, including the C-Suite. This position reports to the Vice President, U.S. Oncology Marketing and will work in very close partnership with Sales, the BAVENCIO Brand Team and the broader U.S. Oncology Marketing Team.
Location/Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, inclusive of conferences on weekends, overnight programs as well as attendance at key internal meetings. Individual must reside within North Central or West US given the extensive travel arrangements of this role.
Responsibilities
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS degree required.7+ years (or 4+ years with advanced degree) proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry brand marketing and/or sales.Proven successful track record of relationship building with external stakeholders, while extracting insights that are relevant for the business strategies and ongoing plans.Preferred Qualifications:
Direct Thought Leader Engagement experience Understanding of US Oncology landscape including Community Oncology and Academic Oncology dynamics, GPOs, Payer landscape, Specialty Pharmacy stakeholders Experience with Veeva Vault and PromoMats preferred.Experience across multiple promotional channels (P2P, Personal, Non-Personal, Patient Marketing)Successful track record in understanding the US regulatory environment and navigating the MLR review processAbility to effectively access, interact with, and influence various internal and external audiences as needed to support strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives.Strong scientific acumen.Proven ability to work cross-functionally and with a collaborative mindset and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Very high proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Successful design and implementation of strategies with an ability to define a clear path in a complex environment, utilizing strong analytical skills to navigate through complex challenges.Excellent oral and written communications skills with an ability to translate complex information into succinct and impactful messages and deliver effective and influential presentations to external and internal stakeholders.Strong understanding of the commercial aspects of the business and ability to effectively "connect the dots" to align strategic interests with other relevant functions within the organization (e.g. medical, market access, etc.).Expert knowledge of guidelines under which pharmaceutical companies operate. Proven project and vendor management skills including budget management, planning, prioritization, objective setting, and logistics execution.Adept in expense budget planning, tracking, and ROI measurement.Results-oriented, exhibits leadership skills, and ability to influence without authority.Demonstrated ability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment, striving for excellence in everything you do, alongside a team that is driven by improving the lives of patients.High ethical standards and personal integrity
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
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