Director, Global Oncology Marketing & Operations at Eisai in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Job Description:

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

• The Global Marketing & Operations Director will provide marketing and operational support to the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations to drive the commercial activities across the oncology portfolio in all regions


• Support the global hhc and commercial objectives for the Oncology Portfolio in the Oncology Business Group


• Support the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations to develop & implement the global marketing strategic planning for the oncology portfolio (Lenvima and Halaven)


• Support the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations by coordinating global marketing activities for the Oncology Portfolio in close collaboration with the regional Oncology Marketing Directors (Americas, EMEA, Japan, China and Asia) in the new Oncology Business Group.


• Provide global marketing support for the preparation of Global Brand Strategy


• Provide operational support in coordinating with the creative agency


• Collaboration with MSD marketing team on Lenvima

Essential Functions

• Support the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations with the Lenvima Global Leadership Team (GLT)


• Provide operational support to the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations for the development of the Global Annual Brand Plan (Marketing Plan) in close collaboration with the regions and other key stakeholders including IPT, Medical, EDCS and GV&A to gain alignment on global strategies in order to maximise Lenvima's potential.


• Work within the Global Matrix Business Model in close collaboration with the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations and the regional Oncology Marketing Directors in Oncology Business Group to support the marketing of Lenvima's current indications.


• Provide operational excellence to deliver the Global marketing campaigns including all associated elements for current and future indications (e.g. positioning, messaging, promotional materials etc.) in close collaboration with the regional marketing teams (bottom-up).


• Providing commercial input (sales forecasts and NPVs) in collaboration with the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations and Business Intelligence & Commercial development to IPT and the Medical Affairs Team for the on-going development of the life cycle management plan.


• Work in close collaboration with Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations, EDCS and the regions on providing accurate and timely demand forecasts for global supply chain operations planning.


• Provide operational support for developing and executing the marketing activities at Oncology International Congresses


• Provide operational support for monitoring and controlling the marketing budget to ensure that we drive efficiencies and synergies between global and regional marketing budgets.


• Work in close collaboration with the Oncology Business Group Business Intelligence &Commercial Development team, to provide operational support for performance tracking of the global Oncology Business Plans


• Work alongside the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations and Brand communications in the regions to provide operational support to develop the Public Relations and Patient Organisation plans.


• Provide operational support to the Head of Global Oncology Marketing & Operations in coordinating with the creative agency
  
  

Requirements

• Degree level or equivalent in Science and/or Business


• Desirable (but not essential) degrees: DipM, MBA or equivalent


• Demonstrated pharmaceutical industry experience to include expertise in marketing strategy and tactics and commercial policies and practices


• Demonstrable experience in developing strong collaborations with all stakeholders


• Global oncology commercial and strategic experience


• Experience working on cross-functional development teams especially in the context of the Oncology Business Group


• Strong project and process management skills, along with the ability to work on multiple tasks, and to effectively prioritise


• Demonstrated track record of marketing success, as demonstrated by successful product launches and/or sustained commercial growth; knowledge and experience of the Oncology market


• Experience with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials.


• Demonstrated ability to conceive, develop and implement multi-dimensional marketing and business plans


• Experience in making presentations to Executive Management


• Track record of successful budget management with an understanding of revenue forecasting and expense budget planning and tracking


• Experience managing cross-functional teams or work groups as well as direct reports


• Proven planning skills, routinely anticipates and plans for alternative/unlikely scenarios


• Communication skills - must be of a very high standard in order to be able to operate at a wide range of levels, across different countries and audiences; communications must be clear, concise and motivating and take account of cultural sensitivities.


• Solid analytical abilities.


• Marketing Planning - sensitive to global market dynamics, country differences, segmentation, pricing strategies and have an in-depth understanding of marketing, planning and strategy and co-ordinate brand marketing strategies within agreed time lines.


• Brand /Therapy Knowledge - knowledge of the oncology market and the specifically breast cancer market is desirable


• Advertising & Promotion - reviews core brand messages and sales strategy to be used in brand communication strategies and messaging.


• Field Force Dynamics - understands the dynamics of the Sales Force, Front Line Sales Managers and Medical Scientific Liaisons.


• Excellent team player.


• Appropriate level of diplomacy.


• Proactive self-starter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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