Associate Director, Global Solid Tumors

Job Description

Our Company is building a leading portfolio to improve and save lives of people with Lung Head & Neck and Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The Associate Director Global Solid Tumors will play a vital role in building and maximizing the Global opportunity for these solid tumor franchises and will be responsible for shaping promotional efforts across treatment settings.

As the Associate Director of Global Oncology Marketing Lung H&N and GI you will play a pivotal role in shaping the global commercial strategy and creating impactful promotional campaigns for our key solid tumor assets. You will be a central figure in translating complex science into clear compelling materials that empower our country marketing teams to succeed. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to drive the commercial success of life-changing therapies across the globe.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Global Strategy & Campaign Development:Lead the development of global commercial strategies promotional campaigns and core marketing materials for new launches and existing indications ensuring alignment with our overall brand strategy.

• Content Creation & Omnichannel Engagement:Shape key strategic communication objectives and oversee the creation of innovative customer-centric content. Drive our omnichannel strategy to optimize engagement and measure the impact of marketing initiatives across all channels.

• Cross-Functional & Market Collaboration:Partner with regional and market leadsto foster a One-Team approach to co-create of a global commercial disease strategy that aligns with local execution needs. Collaborate with International Marketing content squadsto prioritize execute and track the performance of high-impact promotional assets.

• Insight Generation:Support the analysis of the oncology landscape including disease burden patient journeys and the competitive environment to uncover key insights that inform our commercial strategy.

• Operational Excellence Compliance & Execution:Manage agency partners to develop and deliver high-quality resources on time and on budget. Expertly navigate the internal promotional review and approval process ensuring all materials are compliant and aligned with our companys standards. Ensure all materials and initiatives are aligned to our Companys compliance standards receive necessary approvals and are appropriately refreshed.

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree (BS/BA)

• Minimum 5 years of pharma marketing experience

• Strong written verbal and presentation skills

• Strong business acumen problem solving skills managing large complex initiatives strong business judgment and ability to drive initiatives forward

• Ability to work through ambiguity experience leading strategy development and implementation. Ability to clearly articulate insights and strategic information across the enterprise and to leadership

• Strong learning agility and adaptability quotient (AQ) with ability to navigate and lead change

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MBA Pharm D)

• In-market commercial / launch experience campaign and message development

• Oncology experience

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in fast paced environments

• Scientific background/ experience

• Experience providing commercial input on such activities as: market research forecasting customer interactions disease/portfolio strategy

• Agency/vendor management skills

Location: The position will be based in Rahway NJ or Upper Gwynedd PA (hybrid work model). This position requires approximately 10% travel including some weekends.

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