Associate Director, Oncology Marketing - Promotions

Company: Jazz Pharma
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview: Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs. We are continuing to expand our commercial product portfolio and our research and development pipeline in therapeutic areas that can leverage our unique expertise. Our therapeutic areas of focus include sleep and hematology/oncology - areas in which we have a deep understanding of the patient journey and a suite of products and product candidates to address critical needs. We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team. If you're looking to be a part of a company with an unwavering commitment to improving patients' lives and being a great place to work, we hope you'll explore our career openings and get to know Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities: The Associate Director (AD), Oncology Marketing (Promotions) will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive promotional platform for the launch of an exciting new product candidate for second-line small-cell-lung-cancer (SCLC) (NDA filed in December 2019). The AD will manage several cross-functional teams working on key strategic and tactical projects/workstreams. The candidate will serve as a critical member of the expanding Hem/Onc Business Unit. Post-product-approval, the candidate will help drive adoption within FDA-approved indications by developing strategic and tactical marketing plans. This individual will be responsible for setting strategy and implementing plans per relevant regulatory guidelines and Jazz policies and values. This position will report to the Senior Director of Oncology Marketing. Essential Functions This individual will: * Lead the development and implementation the promotional platform for the product (e.g. positioning, messaging, branding, medical education programs, market research); lead cross-functional teams through successful execution of the launch plan * Demonstrate the ability to quickly understand complex markets, disease states, competitive landscapes and relevant market and managed care dynamics * 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 * Work with key functional partners - implementing market research initiatives, advisory boards, and evaluating third-party market data to generate a deeper understanding of customer/market needs * Manage several key vendors, including a primary advertising agency * Establish a strong partnership with the sales team and other field-based teams, to ensure optimal execution; partner with Sales Training to develop a comprehensive and effective training plan * Serve as the marketing point-person on cross-functional teams, including the Promotional Material Review Committee (PMRC) * Collaborate with Access team members in developing and communicating key aspects of the product's value proposition and other attributes to key stakeholders * Ensures compliance with company and regulatory policies and requirements Required Experience and Abilities * 6+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant in-line marketing experience * 3+ years of oncology experience required * 2+ years of direct and recent experience in the lung-cancer market preferred * Sales experience preferred * Launch experience preferred Competencies/Skills * Strategic thinking * Teamwork/collaboration * Delivering results * Inspiring and influencing * Communication skills (including the ability to present to large audiences) * Project management * Analytics and problem solving * Taking initiative * Demonstrating good judgement Required/Preferred Education and Licenses * Bachelor's Degree (life sciences or a related discipline a plus) * MBA (preferred) Description of Work Environment * The position is located in the Palo Alto, CA * Approximately 30-40% travel is required * Frequent interactions with external contacts in their office environment * Frequent computer laptop or tablet use * Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, in order to meet business demands * Frequent public contact requiring appropriate business apparel 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.

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