Global Marketing Leader, Pharma Growth & Strategy

Thornton Tomasetti; Allschwil; On-site; CHF 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) in Basel seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Marketing to shape the global marketing vision and drive sustained above-market growth across 80+ markets.

You will lead portfolio strategy, brand building, digital ecosystems and launch excellence, orchestrating cross-functional execution with executive leadership.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma marketing, an advanced degree, and a proven track record leading large multi-market portfolios.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences and Marketing or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record leading multi-market portfolios and delivering sustained above-market growth.
• Deep expertise across brand strategy, portfolio management, and lifecycle optimization.
• Strong collaboration across R&D, BD, and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the overarching global marketing and commercial strategy across all therapeutic areas.
• Architect and evolve the company's global brand and portfolio strategy with clear differentiation.
• Translate market dynamics and insights into actionable enterprise strategies for growth.
• Lead integration of marketing with R&D, Business Development, and Portfolio Expansion.
• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize new growth opportunities, including partnerships.
• Embed commercial excellence into development decisions and lifecycle management.
• Drive global brand campaigns and ensure effective local execution across affiliates.
• Govern global launch strategies with rigorous governance and scalability.
• Drive KPI-driven execution across regions and affiliates with clear targets.
• Lead digital transformation and data-driven marketing initiatives.

Skills

Global marketing leadership

Strategic branding

Digital transformation

Cross-functional leadership

P&L management

Experience in pharma

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences and Marketing

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) in Basel seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Marketing to shape the global marketing vision and drive sustained above-market growth across 80+ markets.

You will lead portfolio strategy, brand building, digital ecosystems and launch excellence, orchestrating cross-functional execution with executive leadership.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma marketing, an advanced degree, and a proven track record leading large multi-market portfolios.