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At Pharmacyclics, Inc., we are pioneering a new era of patient-friendly oncology therapy through a target-based approach to medicine. With three molecules in the clinic (Phase II/III) and others soon to follow, our current pipeline of products shows vast potential to improve and prolong the lives of people living with cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Our 90-person team is comprised of leading minds from the world of oncology. We are currently seeking world-class individuals to join us as we work to bring about this new era of patient-friendly therapies. If you are ready to break new ground with a company built on sound science and a long-term plan for operational viability, then wed like to hear from you.
General Position Summary/Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, 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 both strategic and tactical aspects of the commercial health care provider promotion activities including advertising and promotion tactics, sales force communication and training, sales meeting planning and other brand marketing activities.
The Associate Director of Marketing 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; a proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams as both a leader and a participant; will be highly innovative and creative as well as have the ability to inspire creativity and innovation in their team; and have a passion for science based brands that can dramatically improve patients' lives. Requirements Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:
- Solid understanding of oncology/biotech/pharmaceutical promotional marketing
- Experience working with an advertising agency
- Successful experience developing and executing tactical materials and programs to multiple audiences
- Ability to use work experience to formulate clear, actionable strategies that capitalize on opportunities
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Track record in developing relationships with sales force and across departments for support of promotional strategies
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment which requires significant cross-functional coordination and teamwork
- Proven ability to work in teams and also work autonomously
- Experience in working with regulatory committees
- Proven track record of adhering to timelines and budgets
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (oncology/hematology preferred)
- A successful track record with product launches in the US
- Demonstrated expertise in marketing to diverse customer segments including physicians, payers and consumers. Specialty markets experience a must with orphan drug experience a plus.
- Proven ability to work in a cross functional team setting (clinical, medical affairs, sales, managed markets, regulatory, legal, R&D, project management)
- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with business contacts in order to maintain PCYCs excellent reputation within the biotech community
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong business acumen, analytical orientation, and ability to influence others
Experience:
- Must have 5+ years experience specifically in oncology. Biologic and/or lymphoma experience preferred.
- Experience in sales, communications, sales training or market research strongly preferred
-Experience working on the successful launch of a product or indication preferred
-Management experience a plus.
-Evidence of good communication, analytical, planning and strong organizational/project management skills required
Education Requirements (degree, certifications, etc.): Include must have and preferred
- Bachelors degree required. Advanced business degree or M.B.A. strongly preferred, additional scientific degree would be a plus.
Pharmacyclics does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing vendors, including recruitment agencies and/or search firms. Pharmacyclics does not pay fees to any vendors without a current written agreement in place. Any staffing vendor, person or entity that submits a resume into this career site or to a hiring manager directly does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Pharmacyclics. Pharmacyclics will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting staffing vendor, person or entity. Staffing vendors, who have a current written agreement with Pharmacyclics should submit resumes according to the designated process.
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