gMG Launch Lead

Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

• Actively engage and collaborate with VISION team to ensure International markets’ needs and priorities are understood, provide and coordinate cross functional input into the global launch plan for Ultomiris in gMG.
  
• In collaboration with the International cross-functional team and the key markets, develop the Int’l Launch plan for Ultomiris in gMG to ensure a broad access and a rapid uptake across geographies.
  
• Execute the International launch plan, including development, approvals and roll-out of commercial materials.

• Support countries to prepare for launch and coordinate launch readiness activities in alignment with PROPEL model.

You will be responsible for:

The Ultomiris gMG launch lead must be able to effectively perform each primary responsibility and demonstrate the related leadership expectations:

Sets Direction

• Has a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong business acumen and strategic thinking, and anticipates related trends and risks
• Adjusts quickly to changes in market, economic and policy conditions to ensure Alexion’s future plans remain well aligned
• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into growth strategies
• Engages the matrix team across International and Countries in identifying key requirements for launch and growth

Deliver Results

• Brings together and leads the XFT to develop the cross-functional launch strategy, in particular ensuring the right label and access is achieved in the markets
• Works closely with the global team and stakeholders across International to deliver the launch plan
• Participation into LRP, demand forecasting and launch planning across International Markets
• Works in close partnership with other International Leaders (Value & Access, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance etc.) to ensure integrated plans and aligned implementation for launch
• Leads and executes the International strategic and tactical plan

Be a Role Model

• Acts in the best interest for Alexion overall; collaborates effectively with colleagues across the matrix to achieve objectives together
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through humility, honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Models the Alexion value and holds themselves accountable for ensuring work meets the highest standards for legal, ethical and social responsibilities required by local law and Alexion policy
• Superb project management skills, able to sustain a diverse workload with high complexity
  

You will need to have:

10+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry in roles encompassing strategic pre-launch planning and launch, with global/regional/local experience

• Launch experience, as a lead role; regional experience as well as local experience is highly preferred
• Strong scientific aptitude coupled with market access understanding highly preferred
• Proven solution orientation to enable for successful launch preparation in ex-US markets by leveraging own expertise as well as the best of Alexion overall
• Strong and thorough understanding of the diverse requirements of international markets
• Analytical and fact-based approach to build common understanding and alignment on International market needs and requirements

• Positive and value-focused mindset while keeping patient needs in mind
• Excellent communications skills across a diverse set of stakeholders (commercial, clinical, medical, etc.)
• Good financial acumen
• Strong Project Management skills and the ability to coordinate and drive complex projects through the matrix

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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