Ultra Rare Sr Marketing Manager - Deerfield IL

Job Description

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What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for setting brand strategies and driving strong brand execution. This role will require strong marketing acumen, highly effective communication skills, the ability to lead cross-functional teams (including sales, market access, analytics, advocacy, public affairs, commercial operations, market research and medical affairs), and savvy in emerging technologies, such as AI innovation, to create success in new and existing areas. You will provide leadership to key external agencies and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, have strong experience in end-to-end marketing tactics, be adaptable, and have a desire to make a difference

Key Responsibilities:

Stay well-informed about market dynamics that could influence product growth, collaborating closely with Clinical Science Associates (CSAs), cross-functional teams within the organization, and external partners to create new programs based on market insights.

Guide the development and execution of strategic plans for PROCYSBI or other brands as needed, establishing brand vision, positioning, core challenges, essential success factors, and tactical actions alongside the Ultra-Rare Leadership team.

Track industry trends and HCP and patient community feedback to evolve brand strategies, measure initiative effectiveness, and adjust commercial approaches as needed.

Design and oversee promotional strategies and programs for healthcare professionals at every stage of the patient journey.

Collaborate with field personnel (e.g., sales, medical, patient services, and case management teams) and leadership to ensure alignment on KOL (Key Opinion Leader) and patient community programs, including management of speakers' bureaus, conferences, symposia, advisory boards, patient programs and educational/promotional materials for HCPs.

Foster and sustain relationships with internal groups like Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, Project Management, Sales Training, and Sales Leadership to represent marketing interests and advance both strategic and tactical objectives.

Exhibit strong executive presence and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Serve as lead for external partners (agency, meeting planners, market researchers, consultants) to ensure integration and consistency of strategies and messages across all tactics. Negotiate with vendors and drive optimal value for brand. Work closely with cross-functional partners on work orders and contractual agreements.

Oversee planning and execution of all PROCYSBI field meetings in partnership with the general manager and all stakeholders.

Serve as a key leader by turning strategic goals like positioning, customer journeys, and go-to-market plans into actionable projects and requests for capabilities.

Ensures that marketing materials meet brand and regulatory guidelines.

Collaborate with the Ultra-Rare team to develop innovative solutions that benefit patients and colleagues.

Up to 25% domestic travel

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The marketing professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant marketing experience OR

Master's degree and 4 years of relevant marketing experience OR

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant marketing OR

Associate's degree and 1+ years of relevant marketing OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant marketing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in marketing/sales and experience in the healthcare pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Specialty or Rare Disease product marketing or sales experience, preferred.

Experience and proven track record in developing and executing a variety of professional and consumer-focused initiatives across diverse channels with multiple projects and managing multiple external vendors.

Flexibility to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required.

Strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills.

Experience planning yearly budgeting and owning ongoing expenses for the brand.

Strategic thinker capable of supporting key business decisions

Experienced in leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams; demonstrates critical thinking, leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to representing consumer interests

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Professional, proactive demeanor.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requires approximately 15-20% travel, including some weekend or overnight

commitments.

Salary Range
149,349.25USD -202,060.75 USD