Job Description

　　Our company's Oncology organization is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients worldwide. Our team of forward-thinking individuals achieves this through an unwavering commitment to supporting accessibility to medicine, providing new therapeutic options, and collaborating with governments and payers to ensure that people who need medicines have access to them. At our company, our focus is on innovation and launch execution excellence; we translate breakthrough science into innovative medicines that help people with cancer across the globe.

　　Our Human Health Division maintains a "patient first, profits later" ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

　　The Global INT Associate Director will lead efforts in the marketing team for pre-launch readiness in the highly innovative INT arena, shaping how we bring a new class and therapy to launch across several potential solid tumors. While the INT space is complex in nature, this role offers an opportunity to create a paradigm shift in how cancer is treated. The individualized nature of the product and platform will require new and innovative ways of thinking with robust planning and execution as key components of the role. The need for clear communication and the ability to build strong relationships will be critical given the extensive cross functional nature of the role combined with the alliance structure in place for this product.

　　Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

　　Early brand development work i.e., brand name development, brand personality and positioningDevelopment of global branding guidelines across the alliance structure (program is in partnership with another company)Building strong value propositions across customer personasDevelop brand narratives that link to internal frameworksLead and work collaboratively with multiple functional teams including Market Research, Precision Medicine, oncology disease/tumor teams, Medical Affairs, Legal and Compliance.Help lead and synthesize alliance brand planning framework in a collaboration setting with the global partnered asset team.Generate deep customer insights: lead efforts to cross-functionally obtain a thorough understanding of customers including drivers, barriers, and the ecosystems in which they operate.Lead the initiation of brand strategy customer insight market research projects along with market research function point.Lead brand strategy annual OnePlan in collaboration with the Global Partnered Asset Team.Developing customer segmentation work at the global levelEnsure the appropriate administration of promotional budgets for assigned product. All activities will be conducted in full compliance with our Company policies, values, and standards.Day to day management of Agency partners

　　Skills required:

　　A solution and action-oriented approachStrong strategic thinking capabilities with commercial strategy development experienceLaunch planning and launch experienceStrategic planning: ability to work across functions to develop marketing plans based on sound researchAbility to operate in an environment of complexity and ambiguityExperience leading cross-functional teamsDemonstrate strong communication skillsAwareness and adaptability of different communication stylesInnovative mindsetAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectivelyDemonstrated ability to build strong relationship cross functionallyStrong knowledge of marketing principles

　　Education required:

　　Bachelor's Degree in science or business required

　　Preferred Skill set:

　　Advanced degreeGlobal Marketing experienceKnowledge/experience with OncologyMarket research experience.Marketing/Marketing support in Oncology and/or Specialty marketplaceAlliance experienceKnowledge of our Company's commercial, regulatory, and legal compliance policies.

　　This position may require approximately 10-15% travel, including some weekends.

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$144,320.00 - $227,100.00

　　Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　Domestic/International

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　Yes

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　Not Indicated

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　na

　　Requisition ID:R270835