Gilead Sciences · 2 days ago
Associate Director, US Marketing- Cell Therapy
United States - California - Santa Monica
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expGilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. The Associate Director, US Marketing will play a key role in executing brand and franchise strategy for Cell Therapy, leading Opinion Leader Programming and ensuring the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required
Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy
Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines
Opinion Leader Programs
Must possess the ability to maintain, develop, and utilize a level of product and therapeutic disease knowledge to promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to Key Opinion Leaders
Proven curriculum development and instructional design skills. In-depth familiarity and knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices for training is required
Developing and executing the congress plan in coordination with marketing leadership
Experience working closely with field sales leadership & other cross-functional organizations to implement marketing programs with measurable business impact
Engage often with opinion leaders to develop advocacy and ensure creation of high impact, high value marketing tools and engagement
Coordinate the planning and execution of advisory programs
Evaluate and optimize effectiveness of speaker programs
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required
Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy
Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines
Must possess the ability to maintain, develop, and utilize a level of product and therapeutic disease knowledge to promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to Key Opinion Leaders
Proven curriculum development and instructional design skills. In-depth familiarity and knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices for training is required
Developing and executing the congress plan in coordination with marketing leadership
Experience working closely with field sales leadership & other cross-functional organizations to implement marketing programs with measurable business impact
Engage often with opinion leaders to develop advocacy and ensure creation of high impact, high value marketing tools and engagement
Coordinate the planning and execution of advisory programs
Evaluate and optimize effectiveness of speaker programs
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, pharmaceutical marketing, or biotechnology marketing OR
Master's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, pharmaceutical marketing, or biotechnology marketing OR
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, pharmaceutical marketing, or biotechnology marketing OR
Associate Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, pharmaceutical marketing, or biotechnology marketing OR
High School Diploma/GED and 14+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, pharmaceutical marketing, or biotechnology marketing
Preferred
8+ years of experience
Previous experience in pharmaceutical marketing, market research and/or sales is required
MBA or other advanced business degree is desired
In-depth knowledge and experience in franchise-specific market is preferred
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and a patient focus that drives the need for quality deliverables and performance
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions, pharmaceutical industry guidelines, and other compliance-related issues
Thorough understanding of both the clinical aspects and business of hematology / oncology
Familiarity with marketing fundamentals, strategy, sales and commercial policies and practices
Results-orientation with a bias for action, sense of urgency, and tangible results
Ability to drive influence across stakeholders to set direction, align work efforts, and ensure outstanding execution
Strategic orientation and ability to quickly adapt plans in response to a rapidly evolving market
Experience working closely with field sales leadership & organizations to implement marketing programs with measurable business impact
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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