Strategist, Congress Marketing, IZERVAY

Purpose / Scope
The Strategist, Congress Marketing leads the strategy, planning, and execution of IZERVAY’s presence at key scientific and professional meetings. This role is responsible for translating brand strategy and clinical data into high‑impact congress experiences and integrated non‑personal promotion (NPP) that shape perception, engage eye care professionals, and drive commercial momentum.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute congress strategy aligned to brand priorities, audiences, and data milestones

Lead booth experience, content, and onsite execution to deliver a differentiated brand presence

Translate clinical data into clear, compelling promotional and scientific materials (in partnership with LMR)

Integrate non‑personal promotion (digital, media, out‑of‑home) before, during, and after congress to extend reach and impact

Partner with Medical Affairs and P2P teams to maximize KOL engagement and programming

Equip the field with tools, messaging, and engagement plans to drive in‑booth experience and follow‑up

Collaborate cross‑functionally (Medical, Regulatory, Sales, Market Access, Communications and Global Marketing) to ensure aligned execution

Manage agency partners and internal logistics teams to ensure flawless content development and execution

Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, and deliver post‑congress performance insights

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

5–8+ years in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing

Strong ability to translate clinical data into effective marketing content

Proven cross‑functional leadership and project management skills

Experience operating in regulated (LMR/MAP) environments

Pharma congress experience preferred but not required

Location and Working Environment
This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Remote work from anywhere in the U.S. is available. Up to 30% travel (congresses, customer meetings, agencies, internal meetings).

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year‑end shut down

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Company paid life insurance

Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions

Referral bonus program

Salary Range
$136,857 – $195,510 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations)

Equal Employment Opportunity
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

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