Associate Director, Marketing, Skeletal Conditions BU

Location:  San Rafael, California Category: Commercial Operations

Hiring Manager: Michael Ash ([email protected])

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Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Commercial

Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

SUMMARY 
This role is a critical role to the advancement of the ongoing launch of VOXZOGO for achondroplasia with the intent of maximizing market and lifecycle opportunities, including new devices, indications, and formulations.  This individual will have a history of highly effective brand management, with the ability to guide decision making, build trust, and align teams and perspectives.  
Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Skeletal Conditions (SC) BU, the Asso Director, Marketing, SC BU will lead key strategic initiatives to support the global growth and ongoing commercialization of products in Skeletal Conditions BU.  S/he will lead value creating workstreams, working across regions and developing strong partnerships with our key strategic markets, market access, medical affairs, technical operations and supply chain, regulatory and worldwide Research and Development.  
  
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Commercial Strategy 

  • Support development of the Integrated Brand Strategy for VOXZOGO for Achondroplasia, including lifecycle initiatives to grow patient population and improve patient compliance 
  • Deliver & ensure consistent branding, positioning, and messaging platforms across markets 
  • Partner closely with Medical Affairs and Market Access to align evidence generation strategy and priorities 
  • Develop, track, and monitor impact of key brand performance metrics 
  
Product Development and Lifecycle 
  • Support development of lifecycle strategy to expand patient population and reach 
  • Effectively partner with Worldwide R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Value and Access, Product Portfolio Development, Strategic Markets and Regions to provide input into product development, label optimization, evidence generation, lifecycle decisions, formulation and dosing enhancements that support commercial strategy and lifecycle management investments 
  
Internal and External Engagement 
  • Be an ambassador for VOXZOGO 
  • Demonstrate strong external focus by active engagement with key stakeholders including Key Opinion Leaders and Patient Advocacy Groups 
  • Represent the brand and commercial point of view in cross-functional forums and governance meetings 
  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
  • BA/BS in Business or Life Sciences (MBA preferred) 
  • 7+ years of professional marketing experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals 
  • Track record of in-country (ideally across major markets), regional and global marketing roles with demonstrated ability working with in-country and regional partners 
  • Working knowledge and understanding of multiple major pharmaceutical markets 
  • Understanding of market access and medical strategy 
  • Experience planning and executing launch products and developing lifecycle management plans/providing commercial input to clinical development 
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, comfortable with complexity 
  • Strong communication skills, ability to tell a compelling story and interact with senior leaders 
  • Success interacting at all levels of a matrix organizations cross-functionally and cross-geography 
  • Strong sense of accountability and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and high-pressure environment, flexible and adaptable to a changing environment 
  • Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities on time, lead teams, gain alignment and drive decision making 
  • Self-starter who demonstrates energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive solution-oriented approach to challenges 
  • A passion for improving patient and business outcomes 
  • Ability to travel 25% of time (domestic and international) 
  
Preferred Requirements: 
  • Experience in market access and sales a plus 
  • Rare disease experience a plus, but not necessary 


Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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