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Director, Patient Marketing – Ophthalmology

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Global biopharma company leveraging courageous science, creativity, and compassion to deliver life-changing therapies.

Marketing32 days ago
Full TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B Sponsor

• Lead development of the end‑to‑end patient marketing strategy for Geographic Atrophy. • Translate patient insights, behavioral drivers, and market dynamics into compelling marketing plans that increase disease awareness and encourage informed, proactive care. • Build segmentation, targeting, value propositions, and message architecture tailored to diverse patient populations. • Oversee the development of integrated Patient marketing campaigns, including digital, TV, print, social, and audio. • Ensure all creative and media align with accessibility needs for patients experiencing vision impairment. • Responsible for digital strategy, including CRM, website, content strategy, inbound/outbound campaigns, and full-funnel media activation. • Design initiatives that improve patient engagement, onboarding, adherence, and ongoing treatment experience. • Oversee the development of patient education content, decision-support tools, and resources that empower individuals managing Geographic Atrophy. • Collaborate with Patient Services, Medical, Access, and Field teams to ensure alignment across the patient journey. • Partner with Market Research team in the design and execution of Patient and Caregiver research to understand patient journeys, motivations, and unmet needs in Geographic Atrophy. • Leverage analytics, KPIs, and performance dashboards to optimize Patient campaigns and media investments. • Monitor competitive activity and evolving standards of care within the space. • Partner closely with ECP Marketing, Professional Education, Medical Affairs, Access, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure integrated, compliant, and effective strategies. • Serve as the internal expert on patient and caregiver dynamics within ophthalmology. • Manage external agency partners and oversee budget planning, allocation, and performance management. • Contribute to annual brand planning and long-range strategic plans. • Support the launch of new products, indications, or life-cycle initiatives with Patient and Caregiver-focused strategies and campaigns. • Ensure communication reflects the company’s commitment to improving eye health and patient outcomes.

Massachusetts
$200K - $300K / year
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Director, ECP Marketing

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Global biopharma company leveraging courageous science, creativity, and compassion to deliver life-changing therapies.

Marketing33 days ago
Full TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B Sponsor

• Lead end-to-end marketing execution for the ECP vertical, balancing strategic rigor with speed. • Set clear strategic direction for creative development and maintain a high bar for clarity, relevance, and consistency. • Oversee major campaigns, sales enablement initiatives, and conference strategy as critical brand and commercial moments. • Partner closely with the Agency of Record to deliver impactful, insight-led work. • Act as both an advocate for the ECP vertical and a steward of the broader brand ecosystem. • Own and evolve the brand strategy for the Eye Care Professional audience, grounded in deep customer understanding and insight. • Own and manage the ECP marketing budget across all major areas. • Support the continuous evolution and emboldening of ECP messaging through strong partnership with Medical, Regulatory, and Legal teams. • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of experienced marketers.

United States
$200K - $300K / year
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Medical Science Liaison - New South Wales, Queensland

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Global biopharma company leveraging courageous science, creativity, and compassion to deliver life-changing therapies.

Medical Director56 days ago
Full TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B Sponsor

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases. Summary: The Apellis Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field based, externally facing scientific role responsible for developing and maintaining peer to peer relationships with key medical experts across New South Wales and Queensland. This position supports our ophthalmology program and plays a critical role in advancing Apellis’ medical strategy through scientific exchange, insights generation, and cross functional collaboration. The MSL will work closely with ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, and other eye care professionals to provide up to date medical information, facilitate scientific engagement, and support medical and clinical initiatives. This role is embedded within the Medical Affairs function and requires a high level of scientific expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment. Roles and Responsibilities: Scientific Engagement & External Collaboration - Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with key medical experts in the ophthalmology community. - Serve as a scientific resource to external disease experts and internal cross‑functional stakeholders. - Support dissemination of up‑to‑date, accurate medical and disease‑state information through compliant scientific exchange. Medical Affairs Support - Support scientific exchange activities, conference and congress engagement, and medical education initiatives. - Contribute to publications, advisory boards, and training programs. - Communicate clinical insights and field intelligence back to Apellis to inform medical strategy. Clinical Development Support - Support clinical development activities such as site identification, feasibility, and recruitment initiatives. Strategic Planning & Regional Insights - Develop a strong understanding of the regional healthcare landscape (NSW & QLD), including referral pathways and key treatment centres. - Create needs‑based tactical regional plans aligned with the medical strategy and company goals. - Use internal systems to map, profile, and prioritise thought leaders. Internal Collaboration - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Market Access, Medical) while ensuring strict Medical‑Commercial separation and compliance. - Train internal teams on key scientific and medical topics relevant to the therapeutic area. - Maintain high‑quality documentation and reporting of MSL activities. Education, Registration & Certification - Tertiary qualification in a relevant health or medical science field (e.g., MD, PhD, BPharm, BOptom, BOrth, BSc). - Postgraduate degree highly desirable (Master’s or PhD). Experience - 1–3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a Medical Science role, with strong scientific and business acumen. - Strong understanding of the relevant disease area(s) and ability to stay current with emerging data. - Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred, including established relationships with retinal specialists and an understanding of local market dynamics. - Demonstrated understanding of compliance frameworks, including the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct, and experience working compliantly in a field‑based role. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities - Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to convey complex scientific information clearly. - Strong initiative and ability to work independently. - Effective time‑management and planning skills; comfortable managing travel and remote work. - Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. - Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills. - Ability to contribute beyond core responsibilities when opportunities arise. Travel Requirements - Regular travel within NSW and Queensland to engage with healthcare professionals and stakeholders. - Occasional interstate or international travel for congresses, meetings, and training. - Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have reliable transportation for regional travel. Work Arrangement: Travel Requirements: This role requires regular travel within NSW and Queensland to engage with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders ‎ Education: Benefits and Perks: Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, inclusive flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave and more! Company Background: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases. For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Australia
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National Director, Care Educators

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Global biopharma company leveraging courageous science, creativity, and compassion to deliver life-changing therapies.

Full TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B Sponsor

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases. Summary: Apellis US Patient Services is focused on maintaining excellence in patient services and delivering an exquisite patient and healthcare professional (HCP) experience. Apellis is deeply committed to delivering comprehensive patient support, at the core of the organization is the Apellis Care Educator (ACE) team. The National Director, Care Educators will lead a national team of Apellis Care Educators who are critical in supporting the EMPAVELI franchise. Understanding that EMPAVELI offers a transformative treatment option for patients living with rare diseases such as PNH, C3G, and primary IC-MPGN, this team is dedicated to supporting a smooth and sustained treatment journey. While the experience can be liberating, it also brings new considerations. Our focus is on answering questions and providing the guidance needed for seamless initiation and ongoing success with EMPAVELI. This team is dedicated to empowering patients to begin EMPAVELI with confidence and ensuring they feel consistently supported by Apellis across every stage of their treatment experience. Success in leading this team will require a seasoned regional or national leader with deep expertise in strategic planning and disciplined execution. Apellis Care Educators will be aligned regionally. National travel will be required. Roles and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Include: - Provide strategic leadership to define and cultivate the ACE team culture and direction across the EMPAVELI franchise, ensuring strong alignment with the broader Patient Services vision at Apellis - Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure ACE business objectives are embedded in brand strategy execution. - Translate field insights into action by developing, analyzing and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs) and field trends to leadership, offering data-driven recommendations. - Continuously enhance the patient training experience, ensuring individualized home infusion education addresses the unique needs of patients living with rare diseases. - Provide strategic leadership to evolve the ACE program, designing and executing initiatives that deliver an enhanced self-administration training experience and a more engaging patient journey - Recruit, develop, and retain top-performing talent for the ACE team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in empathy, professionalism, and excellence. - Optimize tools and systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and/or enhance SOPs, CRM documentation, workflows, onboarding resources, field materials, and training platforms for the ACE nurse team. - Oversee day-to-day operations through the management of ACE Team Leads, ensuring effective coaching, analytics-driven performance review, and personalized team development. - Develop and maintain a comprehensive ACE training program, equipping team members with up-to-date knowledge, skills, and support resources. - Manage team budgets and resource allocations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational priorities. - Monitor vendor performance related to ACE support, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to service level expectations. - Ensure full compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, Apellis policies, and industry standards. - Coordinate with the Director, Patient Services and Field Access Manager Lead to integrate nurse educator support seamlessly with specialty pharmacy, reimbursement, and product delivery processes. - Collaborate with internal partners including VAP, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Patient Advocacy to lead and execute patient education initiatives and cross-functional projects. - Model and promote Apellis values, reinforcing a culture of authenticity, innovation, and patient-first service. Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: - Registered Nurse (RN) with an active and unrestricted license preferred. Other healthcare-related professions (for example, RPH or PharmD) may be considered. - 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong focus on rare diseases - 5+ years of experience supporting or managing home-based subcutaneous infusion or injection therapies - Proven track record of building, leading, and maintaining a high-performing team grounded in a vibrant, patient-facing culture with empathy and authenticity - Demonstrated success in bringing strategic vision to life, driving initiatives from ideation through full execution - Exceptional communication skills, including active listening, concise articulation of complex topics, and confident, effective presentation abilities - Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, with a strong understanding of applicable industry rules, regulations, and ethical standards - Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while also offering support to others as needed - Collaborative team player with a flexible, positive approach and the ability to contribute at all levels of the organization - Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% Travel Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% ‎ Education: Pay Information: Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies. The targeted base salary range for this position is $174,000-$261,000. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions. Work Arrangement: Benefits and Perks: Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/benefits/ to learn more. Company Background: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases. For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X. EEO Statement: Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

United States
$174K - $261K / year
Job Closed
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Director, Patient Marketing – Ophthalmology

Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Global biopharma company leveraging courageous science, creativity, and compassion to deliver life-changing therapies.

OtherRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2008H1B Sponsor

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases. Summary: The Director of Patient Marketing – Ophthalmology is a strategic commercial leader responsible for developing and executing the U.S. Patient marketing strategy for the company’s ophthalmology division. This leader will craft insight‑driven, omni‑channel programs that build disease awareness, increase proactive eye health behaviors, support treatment consideration, and elevate the overall patient experience. The role requires deep expertise in Patient health marketing, excellence in cross-functional partnership, and a strong understanding of the needs of individuals living with Geographic Atrophy. This role reports to the Senior Director, US Brand Lead – Ophthalmology and is located in Waltham, MA. Roles and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Patient & Patient Strategy - Lead development of the end‑to‑end patient marketing strategy for Geographic Atrophy. - Translate patient insights, behavioral drivers, and market dynamics into compelling marketing plans that increase disease awareness and encourage informed, proactive care. - Build segmentation, targeting, value propositions, and message architecture tailored to diverse patient populations. Campaign Development & Execution - Oversee the development of integrated Patient marketing campaigns, including digital, TV, print, social, and audio. - Ensure all creative and media align with accessibility needs for patients experiencing vision impairment. - Responsible for digital strategy, including CRM, website, content strategy, inbound/outbound campaigns, and full-funnel media activation. Patient Experience & Support Programs - Design initiatives that improve patient engagement, onboarding, adherence, and ongoing treatment experience. - Oversee the development of patient education content, decision-support tools, and resources that empower individuals managing Geographic Atrophy. - Collaborate with Patient Services, Medical, Access, and Field teams to ensure alignment across the patient journey. Market Insights & Analytics - Partner with Market Research team in the design and execution of Patient and Caregiver research to understand patient journeys, motivations, and unmet needs in Geographic Atrophy. - Leverage analytics, KPIs, and performance dashboards to optimize Patient campaigns and media investments. - Monitor competitive activity and evolving standards of care within the space. Cross‑Functional Leadership - Partner closely with ECP Marketing, Professional Education, Medical Affairs, Access, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure integrated, compliant, and effective strategies. - Serve as the internal expert on patient and caregiver dynamics within ophthalmology. - Manage external agency partners and oversee budget planning, allocation, and performance management. Brand Stewardship & Launch Excellence - Contribute to annual brand planning and long-range strategic plans. - Support the launch of new products, indications, or life-cycle initiatives with Patient and Caregiver-focused strategies and campaigns. - Ensure communication reflects the company’s commitment to improving eye health and patient outcomes. Qualifications: Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field. - 5+ years leading high-performing teams. - 10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including significant Patient marketing experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare. - Proven success leading multi-channel Patient marketing programs. - Experience operating in a highly regulated environment with close Medical/Legal/Regulatory partnership. - Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking capabilities. Preferred: - Experience in ophthalmology, eye care, rare or chronic disease categories. - Understanding of patient support programs, CRM, and digital experience platforms. - Experience launching specialty or innovative treatments. - MBA or advanced degree. Key Competencies: - Patient‑centric mindset with demonstrated empathy for individuals navigating vision challenges. - Insight-driven marketer skilled at turning complex research into actionable strategies. - Operational excellence with strong prioritization and execution capabilities. - Collaborative leader comfortable working across matrixed teams and engaging senior stakeholders. - Creative problem solver able to simplify scientific information for Patient audiences. Success Indicators: - Increased Patient and caregiver awareness and education in Geographic Atrophy. - Improved patient and caregiver engagement and behavior change across full marketing funnel. - Strong patient onboarding and adherence outcomes. - Effective, compliant marketing campaigns with measurable ROI. - Positive patient and caregiver feedback and strengthened brand reputation in eye health. Travel Requirements: Education: Pay Information: Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies. The targeted base salary range for this position is $200,000-$300,000. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions. Work Arrangement: Benefits and Perks: Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/benefits/ to learn more. Company Background: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases. For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X. EEO Statement: Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

United States
$200K - $300K / year
Job Closed