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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 11-R-06 |
| Sector: | Marketing Communications |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | California (CA) |
| City: | San Francisco |
| Post Code: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Job Description: |
Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN www.medivation.com), a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company located in San Francisco, is currently seeking a qualified, highly motivated individual for a senior level position of Product Marketing Director reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Marketing and will have at least 2 direct reports. The company is currently focused on three programs in late stage clinical development, targeting large, unmet medical needs. Dimebon is in a global Phase 3 trial in Alzheimers disease. The companys second compound, MDV3100 is in two global Phase 3 trials in castration-resistant prostate cancer. The Product Director will lead the marketing team that will launch Medivations first marketed product. This position offers the opportunity to join a team early in the evolution of product life cycle. You will be a key contributor to the team in leading both strategic and tactical aspects of the promotional activities including advertising and promotional tactics, lifecycle management, PR, sales force communication and other brand marketing activities. The Product Marketing Director must demonstrate an appreciation for strategic marketing with innovative approaches with a track record of success, as well as boundless energy and initiative. This role will require the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change; work effectively within cross-functional teams as both a leader and a participant; be highly innovative and creative as well as have the ability to inspire creativity and innovation in his/her team; and have a passion for science based brands that can dramatically improve patients' lives. This product is partnered with Astellas Pharma, Inc., a Japanese company with US headquarters near Chicago, IL. This position will have extensive contact with our partner company and maintaining our excellent relationship is a must. Maximize the value of the product over the IP lifespan Drive the integrated strategic and tactical commercial plans across a broad range of customer segments (health care provider, payer and patient) and markets (North America) to ensure an optimal and successful product launch. Lead launch of health care provider campaign including core visual aid, journal advertisement, educational leave-behinds, etc. whether in traditional or digital format Provide regular executive management updates of promotion progress Responsible for utilizing primary and secondary market research to shape direction of promotion Develop annual market research plan in partnership with market research team Help to hire, lead and motivate US and Global brand marketers who will engage in activities to ensure launch readiness while also considering post-launch life cycle management and competitive dynamics Assist the Sr. Director of Marketing with the commercial launch team and participate in key cross-functional teams to support the launch. Be known as a thoughtful, collaborative partner within Astellas. Anticipate and head off problems caused by inefficient communications. Alert stakeholders internally to any potential issues or roadblocks that may jeopardize success of the product. Perform all company business in accordance with regulations (e.g. EEO, FDA, OSHA, PDMA, EPA, PhRMA, etc.) and company policies and procedures, immediately reporting all noted/observed violations to management. Requirements 7-10 years of Marketing experience in a biotechnology or Pharma company is required |
| Post Date: | 09/29/2011 |
