Exelixis · 1 day ago
GI Field Based Marketing Director - Key Customer Team
US TN Home Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$204K/yr - $290K/yr
11+ years expExelixis is a company focused on innovative cancer therapies, and they are seeking a Field Based Marketing Director for their Key Customer Team. This role involves working closely with Key Opinion Leaders to develop and execute marketing strategies that enhance the understanding and utilization of Exelixis products.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist in the creation of the content for commercial tactics including the promotional speaker bureau and the content for advisory boards
Identify profile, cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs tracking opinions and behaviors
Lead the development of Key Account engagement plans for each assigned KOL for the commercial team
Manage KOL engagement plans at congresses for the commercial team
Play a key role in enabling and influencing the understanding and opinion of diseases, mechanisms of diseases, and the potential role of Exelixis products in the management of these diseases using on-label and approved marketing material
Act as the primary liaison between KOLs and home office cross-functional teams
Assist in the execution of Advisory Boards. This may involve identifying, recommending, and inviting potential advisors, moderators and speakers, preparation of faculty, participation in meeting and report out to functional teams
Assist in the development of promotional speaker bureaus which may involve speaker identification and recruitment, attending and supporting speaker training meetings. Additional follow-on speaker training activities may be required to ensure accurate and effective presentations of Exelixis products
Work closely with KOLs to obtain feedback to be considered in the development of brand strategies
Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Exelixis activities
Qualification
Required
MA/MS degree in related discipline desired and 11 years of related experience; or
BA/BS degree in a related discipline with at least 13 years of related
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Field-Based/Regional Marketing experience
Oncology therapeutic area experience
Launch experience
Expert knowledge of relevant products, their associated therapeutic areas, competitors and other related marketplace factors
Knowledge of KOLs and compliant KOL development practices
Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines
Ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success
Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, targeting presentation to the needs of the audience
Ability to lead, mentor and on-board newer members of the team
Ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary
Valid driver's license
Must reside within the geographic area of the assigned territory
~65% travel required
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (39)
2024 (25)
2023 (25)
2022 (28)
2021 (29)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
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