Job Abstract

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. In pursuit of this mission, we have recently made significant acquisitions in the field of immunology which have bolstered our immunology pipeline, reinforcing our position as a sustainable innovation engine for the coming decade. We have built strong capabilities in precision medicine approaches for Oncology and are now looking to expand commercial capabilities in the field of immunology.

The Position:
We are currently recruiting for a Global Immunology Marketing Director, Precision Medicine. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for driving all aspects of precision medicine marketing to support the growth of our Immunology portfolio. The successful candidate will be charged with leading the development and implementation of commercial diagnostic strategies for our immunology assets with biomarker and diagnostic associated indications. The candidate will work in close collaboration with Brand Leads and Business Leads in Global Immunology Marketing as well as the Diagnostic Development Teams in Our Research Laboratories to ensure cross functional alignment through clinical development and successful commercial implementation. Close collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders across our Company functions as well as external partners (diagnostic & device technology companies, reference laboratories, etc.) is fundamental to the success of the role.

The role as Director will report into Associate Vice President, Precision Medicine and be a key member of our Global Precision Medicine & Immunology Marketing teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, structured and exemplifies our inclusive ways of working; contributing to the development of evolving commercial models that ultimately create value for patients, payers and Healthcare Providers (HCPs).
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute precision medicine product strategy and build diagnostic roadmap to support the development & launch of our Immunology medicines.

• Provide commercial diagnostic input on diagnostic target product profile development, partner selection, market research, business cases, BD&L activities etc.

• Provide input into short & long-term Business Strategy, Planning & Forecasting; lead development of diagnostic strategies & tactics, hereunder positioning, messaging etc.

• Provide commercial leadership, support and expertise to Diagnostic Development Teams, Global Brand Teams, Regional & Local Marketing Organizations

• Collaborate with diagnostic partners as well as medical affairs teams to develop robust scientific communications and educational plans for Diagnostic tools supporting our immunology portfolio.

• Partner with clinical development team and external Dx partners to further refine target product profile and Go-to-market strategy

Education:

• Required: Bachelors

• Preferred: MSc, PhD or MBA

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical & diagnostic marketing, with a strong focus on immunology

• Experience in launch preparation & global roll out of diagnostics & Precision Medicine solutions

• Deep scientific understanding of molecular targets and diagnostic technologies

• Proven ability to work with many areas of marketing management including strategy development, competitive dynamics, and issues management in a highly complex and dynamic environment.

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel:

• Up to 25 %

Location:

• This role is based at our Headquarter site in Rahway, NJ (USA)

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