Executive Director Marketing, Global Skin Lead

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring large tumor-focused marketing teams with US and International HQ members as well as US field-based team members.
• Establishing trust within the team and with cross-functional partners, creating an environment for learning agility and developing marketing talent.
• Setting global tumor strategy to drive differentiation and portfolio value across geographies, balancing US and international market input.
• Planning business effectively for global and local market execution, prioritizing tactical initiatives to build and execute strategy.
• Driving global brand planning using tumor strategic thinking to develop meaningful brand and asset strategies to increase asset value.
• Collaborating closely with Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Field Medical teams to ensure strategic alignment.
• Providing strategic input into Skin Marketing Team collaboration with Insights and Data Analytics teams for global market analyses.
• Representing the tumor area in decision-making forums to influence prioritization, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
• Managing a team of direct reports and their teams, ensuring alignment with global strategy and vision.
• Developing professional relationships with global physician experts and attending key congresses.
• Creating processes and initiatives related to commercial launch and marketing efforts, addressing hurdles proactively.
• Maintaining oversight of global P&L for skin cancer products and ensuring US P&L accountability.
• Supporting the development and implementation of marketing processes, programs, and reports in compliance with guidelines.
• Managing and developing team members, tracking KPIs, and refining strategies based on outcomes.
• Reporting status, planning, and challenges to senior leadership and ensuring alignment with other disease area leads.
• Creating, managing, and tracking US and global budgets within Skin, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 15+ years of progressive pharmaceutical industry or relevant professional experience.
• Deep experience in global commercial, marketing, and brand positioning for oncology projects in the US.
• Experience in marketing outside of US markets with an understanding of high-level access and challenges.
• Exemplary marketing skills, from strategy to tactical execution, with extensive brand management experience.
• Proven track record of market analysis and identifying growth opportunities globally.
• Understanding of global to local market trade-offs during oncology asset commercialization.
• Willingness to travel 25-30%, including weekends and international travel.
• People management experience, leading cross-functional teams within pharma or healthcare, especially for oncology assets.
• Experience in strategy adaptation based on market access, regulatory, and development considerations.
• Experience in global launch planning, lifecycle management, and long-range brand strategy.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking and communicating metrics.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging HCPs/KOLs and management.
• Strong project and process management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively, prioritize effectively, and operate in complex, rapidly changing environments.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills, with a professional and positive team-oriented attitude.
• Proficient understanding of oncology treatment environments, drug development, and regulatory landscape.
• Extensive people management experience.

Nice to Have

• Prior pharmaceutical sales experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off.
• Inclusive and diverse culture.