Associate Director, International Marketing, Oncology

Allergan; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Mettawa seeks a marketing professional to lead international marketing strategies and tactics. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in oncology, strong leadership skills, and expertise in financial planning. Responsibilities include guiding cross-functional teams, developing marketing plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off, alongside opportunities for short-term incentives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of oncology experience desired.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross functional team and International affiliates to generate effective brand strategies.
• Monitors and leads international marketing programs within budgeted constraints.
• Develops and articulates effective marketing strategies that provide impact.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Interpersonal skills

Business writing

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director Brand team leader Elahere, International Marketing, this position supports the development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics at the International, Areas, and Country-Affiliate level.

The position involves heavy collaboration within a matrixed team, including market access, medical affairs, pipeline, finance, regulatory, legal, supply operations, health economics, clinical development, R&D, public affairs, medical and regulatory review, patient relations, business insights, OEC, and sales training.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads cross functional team and International affiliates to generate effective brand strategies and competitive readiness plans that deliver business results
• Identifies, analyzes, and translates product, brand, customer, patient, and relevant information to frame and solve business problems and build effective marketing plans
• Effectively directs research team efforts in primary research projects and understands the healthcare business environment including familiarity with international markets and payers, distribution channels, and pricing strategies
• Experience in the analysis of financial and market results to optimize business plans; ability to assist in the development of financial plans (annual plans and LRP)
• Monitors and leads international marketing programs and activities within budgeted constraints while understanding the fundamental aspects of financial performance
• Develops and articulates effective marketing strategies that provide impact, are executable, easily communicated, and clinically/financially supported for areas of responsibility (product/indication/channel)
• Demonstrates ability to segment a market, select optimal target audiences and position effectively for the target segment
• Continually evaluates and applies knowledge of the effectiveness (share impact/ROI) and efficiency (expense control) of promotional tactics
• Effectively leads projects to deliver high‑quality work product in a timely fashion to meet deadlines and commitments
• Ensures that regulatory and compliance guidelines are followed

Basic

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• This position requires strong leadership competencies, specifically in terms of influence management, effectively gaining consensus for new approaches, leading through ambiguity and effectively handling multiple partners
• Proven expertise in interpersonal change management & culture change strongly preferred
• Strong business writing and oral communication skills with experience in presentation development are required
• Outstanding social skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and influence skills
• Strong attention to detail – ensures accuracy of communications
• Skilled at planning, project management, time management, communicating, decision‑making, organizational relations
• Achieve results through people (matrix organization)
• Ability to engage with and motivate Area and Affiliate Brand Team leaders
• Willingness to travel at least 15%

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products
• Experience and proven track record in solid tumors; 3‑5 years of oncology experience desired
• Multiple experiences within commercial pharmaceutical roles (Brand, Market Access, Sales, BD, NPD)
• Understanding of attributes of other functional areas and impact of relevant decisions
• Knowledge of marketing concepts within the strategic planning process
• Experience and ability to demonstrate financial planning and analysis skills
• Experience in product launches on an international level

Additional Information – Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay that the company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and may ultimately be more or less than the posted range. The range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the company’s sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the company’s discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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