Manager, Marketing (Biosimilars)

Job SummaryThe Manager, Marketing (Biopharma) will actively contribute to the design, development and execution of brand strategies and tactical initiatives that support the portfolio commercial plan. The manager will partner with cross-functional partners (Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Sales Training, etc.) to identify customer insights and opportunities and develop messaging and tactics to address challenges. This individual will lead our agency partners in the development of initiatives.
This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to work onsite in the Lake Zurich, Illinois office 3 days a week.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year. Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams (e.g. regulatory, legal, medical communications, medical, market research, market access, sales operations and sales training teams).
• Utilize insights to develop stakeholder specific messaging & deliver actionable marketing collateral across marketing channels, to drive customer awareness and engagement.
• Generate and analyze customer data/insights to continue to evolve and improve tactical execution.
• Actively contribute to design, development and implementation of peer-to-peer, product theatre and speaker bureau strategies and tactical initiatives that support the US biopharma portfolio.
• Assess market dynamics and competitive activity.
• Support development of strategically targeted and efficient media plan to reach high value customer segments.
• Establish effective collaborative working relationship with sales/sales leadership to ensure that field insights are heard and incorporated into marketing tactics as aligned to customer strategies.
• Develop content and collaborate with sales training to ensure effective training on promotional tools and materials.
• Support congress activities, when applicable.
• Support sales meeting planning and execution.
• Effectively communicate brand vision, strategy and objectives to internal cross-functional partners and sales leadership to drive brand business objectives.
• Set strategic direction for agencies and manage projects and agencies within time and budget parameters, including measurement and optimization of tactics.
• Ensures all marketing projects are compliant and have obtained necessary approvals through appropriate Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review process.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required; advanced science or business degree a plus.
• 5+ years Pharma experience required.
• Competency in core marketing capabilities such as resource development, positioning and optimization across the marketing mix.
• Ability to concisely translate complex scientific topics to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, teamwork and collaboration skills; proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, including timeline and budget management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines, professionally managing competing priorities.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.