Associate Director of Marketing, Oncology

Takeda Canada Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Marketing for their Oncology division. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership in brand management and marketing initiatives, ensuring effective commercialization of innovative oncology treatments. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in oncology marketing to develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies, engage with customers for market insights, and foster collaboration across teams. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving patient lives through groundbreaking therapies and make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a commercial environment, specifically in Oncology marketing.
• Strong project management skills in forecasting and budget setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the Oncology portfolio.
• Manage brand plans and marketing programs to optimize portfolio assets.

Skills

Oncology Marketing

Project Management

Market Research

Budget Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Business Administration

Advanced degree in Science

Job description

Associate Director of Marketing, Oncology

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Job Description:

At Takeda Oncology, the Global Oncology Business Unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, we develop and deliver novel medicines to patients with cancer worldwide through our commitment to science, breakthrough innovation and passion for improving the lives of patients. We know that our mission is not a quick or simple one, but we are up to the task we aspire to cure cancer.

ROLE OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and executional commercial leadership across the Oncology portfolio. This role will guide strategic brand decisions, coaching others in brand strategy with deep knowledge applied in innovative ways.

• Manage and implement multiple business tactics and strategies to effectively support commercialization, profit margin and business plan objectives across the Oncology portfolio.
• Responsible for strategic development of brand plans, acquiring key market insights, financial management, project management and budget administration.
• Support Oncology Country Head in fostering, encouraging, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve efficient and effective operational execution of brand and portfolio strategy
  
  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Commercial leadership role managing both marketing and business analytics functions with direct reports
• Leads the development and delivery of Canadian strategic brand plans and aligned marketing programs and materials to optimize portfolio assets.
• Identifies the need for, interprets and leverages market research in the creation of the strategy, programs, and materials.
• Engages with customers to develop deep insights and market intelligence to proactively identify brand opportunities and issues.
• Works in close partnership with field teams; Develops and Champions Brand/Portfolio Vision with sales team.
• Develops, executes and coordinates promotional activities & marketing projects as well as strategic marketing initiatives by harmonizing and managing internal and external processes
• Creates project plans, capturing progress updates from team members, visualizing projects progress across all functional levels and facilitating cross-functional team coordination.
• Monitors progress and provides feedback according to strategy, plan, benefit delivery and budget
• Leads assumption development and cross-functional alignment to drive forecasts in line with financial cycle.
• Works with Data, Analytics & Insights to develop the forecast recommendation to Oncology Country Head
• Leads development and alignment/tracking of cross-functional OPEX for brand/portfolio.
• Tracks marketing OPEX, identifies deviation from plan and develops mitigation plan.
  
  

KEY KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a commercial environment; Oncology marketing experience required
• Sales/Sales Management, Market Access, Business analytics, or Medical Affairs experience is an asset
• Advanced degree in business administration or science is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time). Hybrid work environment with expectation to be in-office 2-3 days per week, or approximately 8+ days per month, depending on business needs.
  
  

Capabilities:

• Excellent project management skills in forecasting, budget setting and synthesis of complex data
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Flexible and fast worker who is able to keep direction in a constantly changing environment
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English, bilingual English/French is an asset.
• Practical business sense with intellectual sharpness
• Strives to continuously improve the efficiency of his/her own work but also of the systems & processes within his/her remit
• Early adopter of innovative solutions and demonstrated digital capability across multiple platforms
  
  

Leadership:

• Embed & role model Takeda values and Leadership Behaviors, set the tone for team culture and develop cross-functional ways of working
• Foster open communication, invite feedback and lead through personal examples
• Define, communicate, embed and measure performance goals and standards in line with brand strategies & objectives
• Experience / capability in Building and modeling a culture of questioning and constructive challenge to foster openness and candid dialogue
  
  

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Locations:

Toronto, Canada

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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