Senior Product Manager / Associate Director Global Marketing - Neprhology:

My client, a small, global, publicly traded biopharmaceutical company, based in CT (2 hours from Boston and 1 ½ hours from NYC) develops drugs that inhibit certain immune system functions that cause auto immune disorders, cancers, and other diseases.  Their marketed product is for the treatment of a rare genetic blood disorder.  They are developing the same antibody as a potential treatment for other auto immune and inflammatory conditions. 

My client focuses on developing and delivering life-changing therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening conditions.  In addition, they work with patient organizations around the world to sup port patient education programs.

The company offers a collaborative culture of like-minded individuals gathered around a common goal. Smart, driven, high-performing colleagues for you to partner with!

As the company continues to grow, so do their staffing needs.  I am currently looking for an SPM or AD to join this organizations Global Nephrology Marketing team.

TITLE:                          Senior Product Manager/Associate Director Global Marketing - Nephrology

REPORTS TO:              Sr. Director Global Marketing

SALARY RANGE:         SPM:  Up to $140k base, plus bonus and equity

                                    AD:    Up to $150k base, plus bonus and equity

RELO:                          Yes (lump sum allocation)

The Senior Product Manager/Associate Director Global Marketing Nephrology, as a member of the brand team, will drive the global marketing of a novel orphan therapy in the nephrology space. He/she will contribute to the development of the global marketing strategy, support its implementation in all regions outside North America and be a key contact point with country marketing managers.

Responsibility

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Marketing Nephrology, key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates and manages promotional and medical education initiatives for the global launch of product into the nephrology space
• Key contact for the country marketing managers
• Conducts appropriate market research
• Ensures consistent implementation of the global brand strategy across countries
• Participates in the development of product positioning and segmentation strategy that will contribute to the long-term growth of the company (i.e. lifecycle management, business development etc.)
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with other functional areas and internal strategic partners (i.e. promotional review process team, medical, regulatory, clinical, legal etc. )
• Manages promotional budget
• Manages agencies
• Medical education initiatives
• Promotional materials

Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in life science and/or business / marketing required; MBA preferred
• 3+ years of commercial and/or marketing experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company, with experience in managing or launching a specialty or biotech product.
• Experience in Transplant a strong plus
• Experience in marketing of orphan drugs and/or a global marketing role is desirable.
• Experience in managing external promotional and medical education agencies and vendors on a day-to-day basis, and managing promotional budgets.  

• Fluency in English both written and oral mandatory, fluency in other languages is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time

Personal Skills

• Must possess a strong ability to manage multiple projects across functional areas, and work independently when appropriate, in teams and as a sub-team lead
• Creates and fosters a strong team spirit and takes on the role of ‘product champion’
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effectiveness as a team player and project leader who gets results
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Self-starter who demonstrates energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive can-do approach to all challenges
• Detail-oriented, organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability to multicultural environment
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing skills
• Sense of ethics and responsibility

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been looking for?  If so AND you meet the minimum stated requirements, please forward a copy of your resume in WORD format ASAP to:  sherri@parkwoodintl.com .  Due to number of responses, only those applicants that most closely meet my client's requirements will be contacted.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!  I only work by appointment as I am making outbound calls all day everyday.

If this is close, but not the exact match for you, I do specialize exclusively in pharmaceutical market research and marketing related opportunities.  To view my other opportunities, please visit http://www.parkwoodintl.com/, click on "Opportunity", then click on "Pharma/Biotech".  You may wish to bookmark my site as I update it regularly.  Again, no phone calls please.  If interested in an opportunity, please forward your resume as indicated above, and if a potential match, I will contact you to discuss your background and possible opportunities.  THANK YOU!!!