As the Director of Global Marketing (Nephrology & Immunology), you will transform science into strategy by driving global brand strategy, influencing launch preparations and execution, and forging connections across the enterprise . This role is responsible for the launch of a first-in-class monoclonal antibody within the Nephrology & Immunology portfolio . A successful candidate must be a strong matrix leader, good communicator and well-rounded global commercial leader, with proven results in shaping and implementing brand strategy, creating and delivering impactful and innovative Global programs to excel performance across the Globe. Clear strategic thinking with the ability to lead and demonstrate passion for the brand is required.
You'll join an empowered, fast-paced, high-visibility team at the forefront of scientific innovation, where your work will shape decisions that impact patients worldwide with autoimmune and rare diseases.
Responsibilities:
Global Launch Leadership & Market Preparation: Lead cross-functional global launch planning, ensuring alignment across R&D, medical affairs, market access, and regional teams. Drive pre-launch excellence by preparing priority markets with tailored strategies, tools, and stakeholder engagement plans. Develop and execute global launch readiness frameworks, including asset-specific launch excellence scorecards and KPIs. Ability to manage a significant scope of responsibility including multiple indication launch plans and new assets.
Global Congress & KOL Strategy: Design and implement a global congress strategy that elevates scientific presence and brand visibility. Build and execute a global KOL engagement plan to cultivate advocacy, shape perception, and inform strategy. Partner with medical affairs to align scientific narratives and ensure consistent messaging across touchpoints.
Strategic Asset Development & Lifecycle Planning: Influence target product profiles and indication prioritization with a sharp eye on market differentiation and commercial viability. Co-chair the product development committee with R&D. Shape lifecycle strategies that maximize long-term value, from pre-launch through post-market expansion. Inform the annual Global Asset Planning Process and present to senior leadership.
Cross-Functional & Regional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic integrator across global and regional teams, ensuring seamless execution and shared accountability. Facilitate enterprise-wide alignment through structured planning processes and transparent communication. Lead Launch Readiness Reviews with regions as well as Global Brand Team meeting with regions around the globe.
Budget & Resource Stewardship: Own global marketing budgets for assigned assets, ensuring strategic investment and ROI-driven execution.
Qualifications
10+ years in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, with deep experience in launch strategy and pre-launch planning, global preferred
Proven success leading cross-functional teams through late-stage development and global commercialization
Expertise in global congress planning, KOL strategy, and market readiness frameworks.
Strong strategic thinking, business case development, and stakeholder influence.
Experience in Nephrology, Immunology, or autoimmune therapeutic areas preferred.
Undergraduate degree in marketing, science, or business required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD) strongly preferred.
Location: Remote, with ability to be in Princeton, NJ for moments that matter
Willingness to travel up to 30% globally.
Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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