Neurology Marketing Specialist

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.

Neurology Marketing Specialist

Position Summary

The Neurology Marketing Specialist will support the gMG and NMOSD Disease Leads by developing, executing, and following up on International Marketing activities that support the maximization of the ULTOMIRIS launches and growth in both indications.

The Marketing Specialist will understand international markets needs and competitive environment, setting priorities to support the gMG and NMOSD strategy and tactics, and must ensure the respect of any applicable SOP, regulation, company values and procedures as applicable.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the development of Ultomiris gMG and NMOSD disease launch plans, focusing on the marketing tactical planning discussions in alignment with the countries.
• Understand digital customer journey in gMG and NMOSD to generate the appropriate digital resources to maximize impactful launch communication in International and countries, following the company digital strategy.
• Implement / execute the annual marketing plans including action plan and associated marketing budget within agreed timelines.
• Liaise with external vendors in implementing communication tools and in developing campaigns and materials / deliverables.
• Lead the internal process to develop, review, approve and disseminate promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team to deliver on the International congress plans. Coordinate the efforts of developing and approving the promotional materials, managing logistical agencies, collaborating with the different functions involved.
• Supports disease Leads in addressing needs from the markets and ensure best practices sharing among them to maximize current business and support successful new launches.
• Lead monthly communications and best practice forums with countries marketing leads in coordination with the International Disease Leads.
• Support disease leads in organizing and running collocated internal international disease forums and launch meetings.
• Support in the planning and demonstrate active participation and collaboration in core team meetings and cross-functional team meetings.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional colleagues in commercial operations, digital, market access, medical affairs, and other functions to better understand and address the needs of our key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3 years marketing experience acquired in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong digital knowledge and experience
• Strong scientific orientation and background
• High learning agility
• Proactivity and autonomy
• Curiosity and adaptability
• Strong understanding of a multicultural environment
• Strong communication skills
• Pragmatic and operationally oriented
• Planning and organizing skills
• Customer focus mindset
• Team player and speak up
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Sense of ethics and responsibility
• Product launch and rare disease experience a definite advantage
• Prior sales / field experience or experiences in communication agencies preferred

Education

• Life science degree
• Business degree as an advantage

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, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), 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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