Associate Director, Marketing, Metabolism (Lipidology)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the execution of plans and budgets, ensure on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives
• Executing Marketing advisory boards and other HCP engagements to support market understanding and inform strategic and tactical planning and execution
• Building and developing meaningful business relationships with HCPs and with necessary external stakeholders across Japan
• Monitor and work to adapt the patient support program and its offerings to ensure optimal patient experience and product usage
• Responsible for managing execution of plans and budgets, ensure on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives
• Manage congress initiatives in collaboration with the event management team, including messaging, booth design and coordinating onsite materials and field training.
• Identify issues that could potentially create barriers to optimal patient management and provide solutions
• Work cross-functionally and partner with multiple non-commercial teams including Global Brand Strategy, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, & Patient Advocacy
• Partner with commercial colleagues and the customer facing Field Teams, providing training and ensuring field teams are appropriately prepared to deploy marketing programs

Requirements

• Strong passion to deliver innovative new drugs to patients who are suffering from rare or ultra-rare diseases
• BA/BSc degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification required . MBA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with preference to those with experience in rare/ultra-rare disease .
• Comfort working in start-up environments and working to define process and forge new operating principles with internal stakeholders
• Successful candidates will have a proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of collaboration and a strong patient focus
• Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights to help guide strategic direction and prioritize patient tactics
• Experience of leading or collaborating on Market Access initiatives to expand patient access
• Experience of marketing Advisory Boards is preferred
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Benefits

Additional Information

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go - challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team . Position Summary: ultra impact - Make a difference for those who need it most Reporting to the VP, GM of Ultragenyx Japan, the successful candidate will marketing initiatives for existing and pipeline products in collaboration with the Japan team and Global team. The role will involve the planning, development and execution of best-in-class annual marketing plans that are based on deep marketing knowledge and previously successful rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing experience. The role will require careful budget management and selection of appropriate vendor partners to achieve business and sales goals. Leadership and expertise in forecasting, market modelling and achieving sales objectives will be expected. As a growing and entrepreneurial organization, the candidate will participate in other business activities to support the growth of the company. Work Model: Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.

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