Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, founded in 2010, is a biotechnology company that specializes in bringing products to market to treat rare, ultra-rare, and serious genetic diseases and c
Associate Director, Marketing, Metabolism (Lipidology)
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Japan
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2 days ago
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Associate Director, Marketing, Metabolism (Lipidology)
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Role Description Reporting to the VP, GM of Ultragenyx Japan, the successful candidate will lead marketing initiatives for existing and pipeline products in collaboration with the Japan team and Global team. The role will involve: - Planning, development, and execution of best-in-class annual marketing plans based on deep marketing knowledge and previous successful rare disease & biopharmaceutical marketing experience. - Careful budget management and selection of appropriate vendor partners to achieve business and sales goals. - Leadership and expertise in forecasting, market modeling, and achieving sales objectives. - Participation in other business activities to support the growth of the company. Work Model: Remote - Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed. Responsibilities - Work closely with the global marketing teams to lead the development of Japanese marketing initiatives. - Monitor the progress of these marketing initiatives and adjust appropriately to optimize success and ensure achievement of business and sales objectives. - Ensure all marketing programs are adherent to Ultragenyx policies, procedures, and compliance procedures. - Manage the execution of plans and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery within budget of all marketing initiatives. - Execute Marketing advisory boards and other HCP engagements to support market understanding and inform strategic and tactical planning and execution. - Build and develop meaningful business relationships with HCPs and necessary external stakeholders across Japan. - Monitor and adapt the patient support program and its offerings to ensure optimal patient experience and product usage. - Manage congress initiatives in collaboration with the event management team, including messaging, booth design, and coordinating onsite materials and field training. - Identify issues that could potentially create barriers to optimal patient management and provide solutions. - Work cross-functionally and partner with multiple non-commercial teams including Global Brand Strategy, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, & Patient Advocacy. - Partner with commercial colleagues and the customer-facing Field Teams, providing training and ensuring field teams are appropriately prepared to deploy marketing programs. Qualifications - Strong passion to deliver innovative new drugs to patients suffering from rare or ultra-rare diseases. - BA/BSc degree or equivalent life-sciences qualification required; MBA preferred. - Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in rare/ultra-rare disease. - Comfort working in start-up environments and defining processes with internal stakeholders. - Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of collaboration and a strong patient focus. - Strong command of analytical and market research techniques with a proven ability to interpret market insights. - Experience leading or collaborating on Market Access initiatives to expand patient access. - Experience of marketing Advisory Boards is preferred. - Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act creatively to develop and lead innovative brand strategies and tactics. - Proven experience in partnering with Field Teams. - Proven experience working with and managing external partners, including Advertising and Communications agencies. - Excellent public presentation skills, written communication, and listening skills in English. - Travel will be frequently required. Benefits - Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company. - Volunteer days. - Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings. - Employee wellbeing benefits. - Fitness reimbursement. - Tuition sponsoring. - Professional development plans. - Benefits vary by region and country.
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