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Senior Director, Global Marketing Downstream

Merz North America

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Director
about 21 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics. The Senior Director, Global Marketing Downstream is responsible for leading and executing downstream marketing strategies to drive the commercial success of the injectables and medical device portfolio. This role will focus on content development and social media strategy to enhance brand awareness, customer engagement, and market penetration. The Sr. Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Global Medical Affairs, Franchise Leads, Corp Comms, and Regional Marketing teams, to ensure alignment and high impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive downstream marketing strategies to support the commercial success of the injectables and devices portfolio.
  • Lead the creation of high-impact content, including digital assets, educational materials, product messaging, and promotional campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand and regulatory guidelines.
  • Oversee global social media strategy, leveraging digital platforms to enhance brand visibility, customer engagement, and lead generation.
  • Partner with regional marketing teams to customize content for local markets and ensure effective execution of marketing campaigns.
  • Collaborate with product management, upstream marketing, medical team, and supply chain teams to ensure a smooth transition from product development/positioning and/or geographic expansion to market delivery.
  • Lead the development of strategic communication plans for global brands related to sharing of commercial and scientific messaging through different channels in alignment with business and brand priorities.
  • Utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of content and social media initiatives, optimizing strategies based on data-driven insights.
  • Ensure marketing and advertising resources are effectively invested to meet business strategic needs and to drive profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies in all marketing activities.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global downstream marketing team. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across all regions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Marketing or equivalent of directly relevant experience.
  • 12+ years of experience and demonstrated skills in developing, managing, and delivering communication strategies and plans in a mid-large complex organization.
  • Experience in downstream marketing and product launch experience.
  • Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and comfort with online meeting tools and AV equipment.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated history of teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to clearly articulate plans and course correct as needed.
  • Deep understanding of brand management and portfolio management.
  • Knowledge of multiple marketing disciplines and experience in local marketing functions and/or strategic headquarter functions.
  • Skilled in creating and fostering partnerships and influencing across levels and functions.
  • Ability to proactively identify opportunities and provide creative, resourceful solutions.
  • Ability to manage conflicting points of view and arrive at solutions in the best interests of the brand/business.
  • Profound leadership by influence experience and cross-cultural competency.

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree in Marketing or equivalent of directly relevant experience.
  • Experience in the beauty/aesthetic/pharma sector is strongly preferred.
  • Consumer product knowledge/background.
  • Executive presence and exceptional presentation skills.
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Job Details

Posted AtJun 20, 2025
Job CategoryDigital Marketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

About Merz North America

Website

merzusa.com

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Raleigh, NC

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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