Ultra Rare Senior Marketing Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Senior Marketing Manager Ultra-Rare
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be responsible for setting brand strategies and driving strong brand execution. This role will require strong marketing acumen highly effective communication skills the ability to lead cross-functional teams (including sales market access analytics advocacy public affairs commercial operations market research and medical affairs) and savvy in emerging technologies such as AI innovation to create success in new and existing areas. You will provide leadership to key external agencies and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker have strong experience in end-to-end marketing tactics be adaptable and have a desire to make a difference
Key Responsibilities:
Stay well-informed about market dynamics that could influence product growth collaborating closely with Clinical Science Associates (CSAs) cross-functional teams within the organization and external partners to create new programs based on market insights.
Guide the development and execution of strategic plans for PROCYSBI or other brands as needed establishing brand vision positioning core challenges essential success factors and tactical actions alongside the Ultra-Rare Leadership team.
Track industry trends and HCP and patient community feedback to evolve brand strategies measure initiative effectiveness and adjust commercial approaches as needed.
Design and oversee promotional strategies and programs for healthcare professionals at every stage of the patient journey.
Collaborate with field personnel (e.g. sales medical patient services and case management teams) and leadership to ensure alignment on KOL (Key Opinion Leader) and patient community programs including management of speakers bureaus conferences symposia advisory boards patient programs and educational/promotional materials for HCPs.
Foster and sustain relationships with internal groups like Compliance Regulatory Medical Project Management Sales Training and Sales Leadership to represent marketing interests and advance both strategic and tactical objectives.
Exhibit strong executive presence and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Serve as lead for external partners (agency meeting planners market researchers consultants) to ensure integration and consistency of strategies and messages across all tactics. Negotiate with vendors and drive optimal value for brand. Work closely with cross-functional partners on work orders and contractual agreements.
Oversee planning and execution of all PROCYSBI field meetings in partnership with the general manager and all stakeholders.
Serve as a key leader by turning strategic goals like positioning customer journeys and go-to-market plans into actionable projects and requests for capabilities.
Ensures that marketing materials meet brand and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with the Ultra-Rare team to develop innovative solutions that benefit patients and colleagues.
Up to 25% domestic travel
What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The marketing professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant marketing experience OR
Masters degree and 4 years of relevant marketing experience OR
Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant marketing OR
Associates degree and 1 years of relevant marketing OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant marketing experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of experience in marketing/sales and experience in the healthcare pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.
Specialty or Rare Disease product marketing or sales experience preferred.
Experience and proven track record in developing and executing a variety of professional and consumer-focused initiatives across diverse channels with multiple projects and managing multiple external vendors.
Flexibility to work in a fluid fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required.
Strong planning project management communication and organization skills.
Experience planning yearly budgeting and owning ongoing expenses for the brand.
Strategic thinker capable of supporting key business decisions
Experienced in leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams; demonstrates critical thinking leadership collaboration and a commitment to representing consumer interests
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Professional proactive demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Requires approximately 15-20% travel including some weekend or overnight
commitments.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
.Salary Range
149349.25USD -202060.75USDRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more