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As Director, Consumer & NPP Marketing, you will play a critical role in shaping and designing our Hematology launch marketing plans, and in partnership with the Franchise leadership.  The position reports directly into US Head of Marketing and will work closely with cross-functional teams.

The role will require effective collaboration with the Sales, Field Marketing, Insights & Analytics, Medical Affairs, Sales Training, Nurse Education, and Market Access teams.

Role Description:

The Director will be responsible for the brand’s digital strategy. This position will lead a team of up to 4+ marketers. Your team will be charged with developing and executing upon a robust digital commercial strategy with the Hematology franchise. Will work in close partnership with other members of the cross-functional team. This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus, headquarters for our US Oncology and the Oncology Business Unit.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead implementation of HCP, non-personal, digital marketing strategies in the US market for multiple indications
• Collaborate to provide a holistic view of media data and analytics, helping define clear KPls across the marketing funnel that enable the team to clearly gauge investment effectiveness 
• Lead implementation of innovative digital marketing strategies and programs in the US market 
• Support the creation of campaign strategies with a focus on opportunities that enable us to orchestrate our campaigns across channels and functions 
• Lead implementation of HCP, non-personal, digital marketing strategies in the US market 
• Manage digital media activations with our media agency ensuring best-in-class media plan, performance and execution 
• Contribute to a team culture built on the foundation of trust, and open communication
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and compliance stakeholders to ensure development and execution of compliant marketing initiatives  
• Collaborate closely with HCP marketing efforts to deliver integrated brand strategies
• Effectively manage marketing budget for areas of responsibility 
• Leverage best practices from within the global commercial organization and continually foster learning from industry and outside of industry best practices 
  
   

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: managed markets, brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Prior in-line marketing experience
• Oncology or specialty care experience highly preferred
• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing)
• Experience leading a team

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex constructs
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed environment and lead without authority
• Strong business acumen skills, as role is responsible for managing multiple program budgets, timelines, process and procedures.
• High capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically and operating effectively in a rapidly evolving and competitive marketplace
• High ethical standards and personal integrity

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,800 to $290,800. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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