Executive Director, International Marketing Lead, Immunology – IBD
This position can be based in either Lucerne, Switzerland, or Rahway, New Jersey.
It is an exciting time to join the Global Pharmaceuticals organization as we collectively plan and execute multiple anchor launches in key disease areas with high unmet need. These launches will position Global Pharmaceuticals as a top growth driver for our organization and improve the lives of many patients worldwide.
Specific Responsibilities Include
Market Engagement
- Work closely with GCT markets, local CFTs, and regional teams to reflect key market insights while ensuring alignment to the global commercial strategy and supporting continuous improvement in execution & resource allocation.
- Lead routine monthly NPL/BUD forum and coordinate regulator interfaces with NPL/BUDs and GCT Franchise Leads with RCLs.
- Represent market needs within key cross‑functional global teams (e.g. GFLS, V&I) and drive action at the global level to enable regional and local success.
- Prepare markets for potential future company launches within portfolio and anticipated competitive entrants.
Commercial Execution
- Lead flawless launch preparation, successful launch and strong on‑going performance through L3 Commercial Way of Working, driving standardization and customization of plans across markets and regions leveraging Global L3Next.
- Support refinement of forecasting assumptions, provide feedback on global guidance and market assumptions, and lead forecasting alignment process with global and markets.
- Provide feedback on market and region performance to the GCL and International Leadership team, including recommendations for accelerating performance as needed.
- Develop and track key priorities, initiatives, and workstreams to ensure commercial activities stay on track to achieve goals.
- Ensure connectivity and awareness across global CFT and franchise team about market performance, opportunities, and actions to drive greater patient and business impact.
- Serve as a key member of the Asset Commercialization Team (ACT) & Global Commercial Team (GCT) to shape and advance key strategic areas of co‑creation between global and the GCT markets.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Regional Commercial Leads, Clinical Development, Medical, Policy, Outcomes Research, Access, Advocacy, etc.) to achieve shared IBD objectives.
- Collaborate with global marketing colleagues to invest in each other’s development, build a culture of inclusivity and challenge the status quo to create stronger outcomes.
Leadership Excellence
- Forge deep relationships across the enterprise and especially across GCT markets & regions; become an integral, well‑respected partner across the broad pharma commercial organization, including global, regional, and local markets.
- Serve as partner, coach, and mentor to franchise colleagues including those in the GCT markets and regions (e.g., Franchise lead, RCLs).
- Embrace new ways of working that enable greater effectiveness, efficiency, and connectivity—including AI, Agile, collaboration technologies, and embed analytics into decision making.
- Model action‑oriented, collaborative, positive mindset, and values inclusion.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Advanced Degree (MBA) preferred.
Required Experience And Skills
- Minimum of 12 years local, regional, and/or global commercial functions—including marketing, product management, sales, market access (or equivalent roles) with P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills across stakeholders, including those without direct reporting relationship.
- Strategic, innovative thinker with a learning orientation, desire for personal excellence, and ability to analyze complex data to create leading patient‑ and customer‑centric strategies.
- Business acumen and willingness to act even when uncertain of the outcome.
- Exceptional communicator with clear and concise verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Preferred Experience And Skills
- Leadership and impact: Proven track record of high‑performance launches and driving business results.
- Innovative thinking: Demonstrated ability to leverage innovation to drive results.
- Collaboration & influence without authority: Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross‑divisional teams including R&D and manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Outcomes Research, Policy, and Access.
- Communication: Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to all levels, including highest levels of senior leadership.
- Challenging status quo: Ability to push past internal obstacles to drive initiatives forward.
- Immunology: Brand leadership experience in Immunology.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Expertise using analytics to measure and optimize brand execution and performance.
- Prior regional roles with demonstrated ability to drive business impact across therapeutic areas and/or markets.
Location and Travel
- Approximately 30% of travel time internationally.
Required Skills
- Biopharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Immunology, Customer Relationship Building, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Goal‑Oriented, Immunoassays, Immunotherapy, International Marketing, Market Research, Negotiation, Open‑Mindedness, Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Professional Networking, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Planning.
Job Details
- Employee Status: Regular.
- Relocation: None specified.
- VISA Sponsorship: Not specified.
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 30% international travel.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid.