Brand Manager Meta+

Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Milan is seeking a Brand Manager META+ to lead marketing strategies for rare diseases. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, collaborating with various teams, and driving innovative sales programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience, strong project management skills, and fluency in both Italian and English. Join a dynamic team focused on patient outcomes and innovative solutions.

Competenze

• 5+ years of marketing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required.
• Proficient in budgeting and budget management.
• Experience in product launches and rare diseases is an added value.

Mansioni

• Define tactical plans and implement marketing activities.
• Co-lead market analysis and patient journey mapping.
• Develop revenue KPI models and monitor performance.

Conoscenze

Marketing experience in pharmaceuticals

Fluency in Italian

Strong communication skills

Project management

Customer-focused

Strategic thinking

Formazione

University degree in science or business/economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Brand Manager META+

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? As our Brand Manager META+, you'll be at the forefront of defining tactical plans and implementing marketing activities to achieve business objectives.

Reporting to Alexion’s Franchise Lead, you will tailor disease and product strategies to optimally enter and grow a diverse portfolio of products at various lifecycle stages. With therapeutic areas ranging from Rare Tumors to Endocrinology, Bone, and Metabolic diseases, you will contribute to designing disease strategies and strive for executional excellence in operationalizing initiatives.

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Intelligence

• Co‑lead therapeutic area market analysis and patient journey mapping with Franchise Lead
• Conduct comprehensive market research including competitive analysis, trends, and scenarios
• Identify strategic opportunities and business challenges

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Planning

• Partner with Field Force, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Value & Access teams
• Coordinate integrated pre‑commercial and commercial activities aligned with disease strategy
• Collaborate with Global / Regional counterparts on strategy development and implementation

Financial Management & Performance

• Develop revenue KPI models and monitor investment performance using data‑driven insights
• Manage therapeutic area budgets and resource allocation
• Ensure end‑to‑end project execution and prioritization

Commercial Execution & Field Support

• Drive innovative sales programs with National Sales Lead and Regional Account Managers
• Develop training materials and support field personnel engagement
• Create local marketing materials and manage promotional agencies

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Lead Opinion Leader and key stakeholder engagement programs
• Develop multichannel communication strategies aligned with brand objectives
• Coordinate cross‑functional brand teams and track implementation outcomes

Compliance & Values

• Role model company values with focus on 360° compliance and ethical decision‑making
• Ensure adherence to regulations while prioritizing patient needs
• Apply the “right thing to do” approach in all business decisions (“should we do it?” rather than “may we do it?”)

Essential Skills / Experience

• University degree in science or business/economics, or relevant combinations of academic degree and experience
• 5+ year previous marketing experience in a pharmaceutical environment with proven autonomy and outcomes
• Strong communication skills with fluency in Italian and English (a must‑have), both written and spoken
• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate and drive complex projects through the matrix
• Ease in cross‑functional context and ability to build team relationships across global and international teams
• Proficiency in budgeting and budget management
• Highly customer‑focused and results‑driven
• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Growth mindset and innovation‑attentive

Domicile in Lombardy

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience in product launches (both pre‑commercial readiness and post‑launch acceleration)
• Experience in pediatrics and/or rare disease field – an added value; experience in the specific therapeutic areas of META+ is also valuable
• Experience in forecasting
• Track record of continuous process improvement
• Ability and experience in aligning objectives and priorities across functions
• Digital proficiency and curiosity

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of 50% days per month from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find an environment where innovation thrives, driven by a commitment to serve patients with rare diseases. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with the strength of a global biopharma creates a unique culture where ideas flourish. You'll be part of a team that deeply connects with patients, understanding their journeys to tackle the toughest challenges. With tailored development programs, you'll grow alongside exceptional leaders and peers, making an impact that truly counts.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted: 24‑nov‑2025

Closing Date: 07‑dec‑2025

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Alexion participates in E‑Verify.