Associate Director, Marketing Excellence

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with US Launch Leads, US Brand Leads, and Franchise Heads to address unmet needs and roll out solutions that elevate US OBU marketing capability.
• Engage as a strategic marketing advisor to US marketing teams, participating in key meetings during launch planning, brand strategic planning, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Global Integrated Business Planning and Global Business Transformation teams to localize global marketing frameworks for US OBU needs.
• Develop and embed processes, best practices, innovative frameworks, expertise, and awareness to enhance US OBU marketing excellence.
• Partner with US OBU Training to design and execute a sustainable marketing learning curriculum and upskill core marketing skills among stakeholders.
• Work with Business Planning, Legal & Compliance teams to ensure marketing initiatives adhere to US regional governance standards.
• Identify areas for marketing innovation by collaborating with internal stakeholders to operationalize effective marketing solutions.
• Serve as a key communication agent, disseminating best practices, tools, learning opportunities, and frameworks to improve marketing effectiveness across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
• 5+ years in-depth experience in commercial, brand marketing, or sales management
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including market dynamics, regulatory landscape, and healthcare professional engagement
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams across functions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence with and without authority
• Highly organized and able to work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• MBA and/or advanced Degree in life-sciences, business, technical fields
• Oncology and/or Specialty Care business acumen
• Prior strategy or management consulting experience
• Strong process skills and ability to work in a matrixed organization with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Educational background in life sciences, business, or related fields (implied by preferred advanced degrees)

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work arrangements with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on transformative medicines
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and lifelong learning
• Potential to make a significant impact in oncology and healthcare