[ref. a49862616] Pratteln - Director Global Marketing at Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Location: Pratteln, Switzerland (Hybrid) Who you are

Scope of Work

Key Responsibilities

• Develops EU (and ROW) brand strategies, positioning and tactical activities
• Focusses on development and implementation of Global Brand Plan and International Commercial Plan in assigned indication(s)
• Works with and supports Affiliate & Partner Marketing Managers and GMs in development and execution of local marketing activities (incl. the development of the Country Operational Plans)
• Designs and executes promotional activities (detail aids, message scripts, congresses, e-projects, etc.) in line with EU branding and key messages
• Builds and maintains expert knowledge of product(s), markets, competitors and therapy areas under responsibility
• Identifies and proactively addresses knowledge gaps in assigned areas of responsibility
• Shares responsibility for relationship with external stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders and Patient advocacy groups
• Guides HQ and affiliate teams in the development and the optimal use of CRM/SFE and other electronic tools

• Defines metrics and ensures validation of outcomes for each assigned project
• Proposes (as needed) and actively manages external provider(s) to carry out main projects
• Ensures best practice sharing, identifies business opportunities and develops business cases

• Mandatory 10 years of experience in research-based bio-pharmaceutical company, ideally with prior company in marketing & sales positions, including in rare disease space
• University degree in life science and/or business preferred
• Field experience within the therapeutic area (e.g. as MSL, Sales Specialist, KAM) preferred
• Documented track record of marketing successes and product launch(es)
• Experience in managing projects/processes with cross-functional/interdisciplinary teams
• Solid experience in working with electronic tools and applications supporting relevant marketing/sales processes (e.g. Veeva (Vault, CRM/SFE))
• Strong experience in digital marketing, including in social media campaigns
• Experience and marketing know-how in neurology/neuro-pediatrics preferred
• Fluency in English (excellent oral and written communication skills required), other language(s) preferred
• Willingness to travel as required (expected approximately 20%)

• Strategic thinking skills, combined with hands-on tactical experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Proven project management and organizational abilities
• Curious, self-motivated and effective, both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make sound decisions in changing environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Creative, solution-oriented thinker with an open, agile mindset
• Adaptable and effective in multicultural, matrixed environments

For this position, the relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship is required. If you are interested in a fast-paced, multicultural, challenging, and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English via LinkedIn or Email, at E-Mail schreiben Note for agencies: Recruitment agencies are kindly invited to refrain from sending unsolicited CVs to Santhera.