Area Director - Australia & New Zealand
Hiring Manager: Raef Ali ([email protected])
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.
SUMMARY
The Area Director will be responsible for managing all within-country operations. Responsibilities and functional oversight to include: commercial operations, promotional activities, marketing operations, partner management, health care financing, health policy and politics. Work in close collaboration with Medical Affairs, Legal&Compliance, Finance, Regulatory Affairs and Human Resources functions.
RESPONSABILITIES
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with Health Authorities, Reimbursement bodies, key physicians, pharmacists and patient and scientific associates in Australia and New Zeland
- Monitor health policy changes and take actions to secure the business, as required
- Oversee all activities related to the marketing, and promotion of BioMarin’s products in assigned country in compliance with local requirements and corporate guidelines and policies
- Where applicable, identification, development and management of local marketing or distribution partners in assigned country
- Where applicable, supervision of other staff associated with country of responsibility
- Manage all aspects of market development in assigned country
- Develop and/or manage reimbursement planning and successful launch plans for any BioMarin products marketed by or licensed to
- Establish pricing strategies; develop budgets, forecasts, and full responsibility for the in-country expenditures for assigned country
- Secure report of any pharmacovigilance issues with the timelines specified in the relevant SOPs to BioMarin Drug Safety following local requirements
- Collaborate with other Area Directors and central functions when applicable
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BS/BA degree in business or life sciences
- Minimum of 10 years management experience in the pharmaceutical market in addition to operations experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing and sales with proven success at advancing levels of responsibility. Significant knowledge of local reimbursement and pricing policies be an asset
- Significant understanding of the health care system in the respective country is a must
- Well versed in developing and executing business plans
- Ability to react to rapidly changing priorities and effectively manage changes to business strategy and execution plans
- Adept conceptual thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to lead initiatives, advocate for programs and the ability to present compelling supporting facts and back-up data
- The ability and desire to interact with multidisciplinary teams
- Travel as necessary to carry-out country-specific initiatives
- Manage and adhere to all corporate policies and practices
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.