Senior Director, US Marketing, Oncology – Breast Cancer

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals  is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit  www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com  for more information.

Job Description

The Senior Director, US Marketing role is a brand lead position that will define the overall commercial approach to market, build, and then lead a team that executes launch strategy and initiatives for a new indication for a first in class HER2 targeted bispecific agent in metastatic breast cancer. The Senior Director will sit within the US Oncology Franchise and will report to the Executive Director of Marketing in the Solid Tumor Therapeutic Area.  The Senior Director will build out and lead the overall US marketing team and core team, sit on a variety of cross functional launch teams, as well as oversee work on key strategic and tactical projects/workstreams. They will be a key member of the US Oncology Marketing leadership team; and will hire and onboard the marketing team in preparation for an anticipated US launch in 2028.

 

Essential Functions

This individual will:

Define the strategic plan, commercial strategy, and oversee launch readiness initiatives for an anticipated new indication

Lead the development and implementation of the promotional platform (e.g. messaging, campaign, market research initiatives, etc.)

Help to develop/communicate a compelling vision and sense of purpose for project teams; assist in formulating long-range and mid-term strategies; demonstrate courage in advancing new, innovative ideas

Prioritize, develop, and implement promotional and disease education tactics (including print and digital promotions, peer-to-peer programming, and key customer marketing initiatives) that help establish the value of this anticipated indication with our customers and contribute to achieving annual sales and share targets post launch

Select and onboard several key vendors, including a primary ad agency

Initially serve as the marketing point-person on cross-functional teams, including the Promotional Material Review Committee (PMRC).  This responsibility may be passed on to a Promotions Lead when appropriate.

Develop and lead the full go-to-market strategy by partnering with cross-functional field team leadership and members to drive launch planning and execution, leveraging a collaborative account management model; partner with field operations and training teams to develop and execute a comprehensive and effective go to market plan

Work with Regional Market Managers (RMMs) to understand the needs of the top institutions, key opinion leaders, and other important healthcare providers to optimize promotional approach, selling tools and educational programming

Collaborate with other marketers to ensure an integrated marketing plan for the business unit

Collaborate with Market Access team members in developing and communicating key aspects of the product’s value proposition and other attributes to key stakeholders

Manage and enhance relationships with many critical functions within the organization, thought leaders, and strategic business partners

Demonstrate the ability to quickly understand complex markets, disease states, competitive landscapes and relevant market and managed care dynamics

Ensure strategic and tactical plans meet compliance and regulatory guidelines and company policies

Work collaboratively with finance partners and ensure the budget is managed appropriately

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

10+ years of marketing (or related commercial) experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with significant marketing experience

Launch leadership experience

5+ years of oncology experience

Commercial people management experience

Outstanding strategic thinking, analytical problem solving, planning, and project management skills

Competitive mindset and drive for results

Solid communication skills, including significant experience presenting to senior management and large audiences

Team-oriented individual with good judgment, outstanding interpersonal skills, and demonstrated cross-functional leadership

Acts decisively and independently: has confidence and ability to provide clear direction and make decisions (strategic & tactical) without guidance or affirmation (but knows when to inform/seek leadership buy-in)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in breast cancer

Field experience, either sales or account management

Experience in market access or related functions

 

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree is required (life sciences or a related discipline a plus)

Graduate degree is preferred

Description of Physical Demands and Work Environment

Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office equipment

Routinely sitting for extended periods of time

Working indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes

Occasional mobility within office environment

Responsibilities may require a work schedule that includes working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands

Occasional public/customer contact requiring appropriate business apparel

Approximately 30% travel is required

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive.  For this role, the full and complete base pay range is:

$243,200.00 - $364,800.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.  For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html