Director, Marketing

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As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

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Job Summary:

TheDirector of Marketing, Cequa Brand Lead will be responsible for leading key marketing activities for a strategic and highly important brand within the Sun Pharma portfolio. This individual should have experience working in a cross-functional environment, as they will work closely with Field Sales, Sales Training, Patient Services, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal and Regulatory among others. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work effectively in a dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility and creative problem solving skills. This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing for Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual brand planning process for Cequa across both ECP and patient and ensure that the strategies are synergistic to drive growth and achieve goals
• Develop and execute all promotional materials for Cequa, including but not limited to: Core visual aid, website, flash cards, emails, banner ads, journal ads and disease education brochures
• Identify opportunities to evolve brand messaging based on new data, key market research insights and competitive learnings
• Develop and execute the Peer to Peer/Speaker Program Plan including development of core speaker deck, planning and execution of all logistics for speaker training events, management of contracts
• Lead the development of all brand content and promotional materials for congress meetings
• Provide input into the planning and development of content for Advisory Board Meetings as well as developing relationships with KOLs to seek input as needed
• Identify actionable insights from market research, advisory board meetings and competitive intelligence to inform brand messaging, communications and strategy.
• Continuously monitor results and adjust plans as needed to achieve goals
• Provide oversight and management of agency partners and implementation of all required documents – Creative Brief, MSA, SOW, POs
• Collaborate extensively with Sales, Medical, Commercial Training, Market Access, MI&A, Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, Finance and other cross-functional partners to ensure we are achieving key business goals (revenue, market share, and budget targets)
• Lead strategy, development and implementation of patient access platforms (PhilRx), this includes development of business rules, processes, internal and external communications
• Lead consumer and ECP and consumer digital marketing  and social media plans including agency management
• Develop and execute ECP and Consumer media plans on time and budget
• Manage content and development of ECP and consumer websites including OCE platform
• Lead Field Input Team and act as liaison between brand and sales force representatives
• Manage Public Relations programs and events to amplify brand messaging
• Manage Tele-Health initiatives to expand awareness and choice for Cequa
• Develop and manage virtual representative team to address key targets
• Identify and develop relationships and programs with optometric organizations looking to expand into dry eye treatment
• Mentor and support junior team members helping in their education and development
• Manage assigned budget to ensure maximum ROI for investments and assure that budgets are not exceeded
• Understand landscape for Ophthalmic Dry Eye market and lead competitive intelligence of new and emerging products

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and highly adept in both written and verbal communication
• Solid understanding of core marketing principles and brand management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement and communicate core brand positioning through messaging and creative program development initiatives
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and effectively influence, collaborate, and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Cross functional experience included but not limited to: Sales, Strategic Plan development or participation, In-line Brand Planning & Tactical Marketing, Product or Program Launch, Market Research & Analytics, Market Access, Business Operations, Agency management, Forecasting and resource allocation, Product Positioning, Message and Creative Development including objection handling
• Knowledge of the Legal and Regulatory landscape pertaining to pharmaceutical marketing; including Medical/Legal/Regulatory Review Committee process
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and demonstrated financial, communication, and presentation skills
• Scientific/medical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a simple understandable manner
• Detail-oriented self-starter capable of owning initiatives from beginning to end
• High level of personal and professional integrity with strong work ethic
• Collaborative, team-work orientation
• Product launch and Sales experience a plus
• Ability to travel 20-30%.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $171,000 to $209,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

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