Brand Lead Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Merrimack is creating a new division, Merrimack Healthcare Solutions (MHS), with the goal of implementing a novel, more effective approach to the commercialization of pharmaceuticals that is different from the traditional ?playbooks? that have been used to date. MHS is responsible for working with customers and partners to ensure the successful launch and rapid adoption of MM-398 and the rest of Merrimack?s future therapeutic and diagnostic products. We are looking for experienced, innovative individuals who want to explore novel ways to commercialize Merrimack?s therapeutic and diagnostic products in tomorrow?s dynamic healthcare environment.
We are seeking an individual to be responsible for successfully guiding the pre-launch preparation and market launch of MM-398. The individual in this position will interact on a day-to-day basis with other leaders within MHS as well as the late-stage development team and senior management to ensure that the marketing and brand strategy for MM-398 is developed and implemented successfully.
Job Responsibilities
Leading the development and implementation of the overall brand strategy and objectives, including driving product positioning and competitive strategies
Translating clinical, scientific and market research data and insights into a coherent and compelling messaging platform for customers/stakeholders
Leading a cross-functional team to ensure launch readiness across all functional areas
Developing and monitoring of key performance metrics for the brand
Developing strong relationships with key opinion leaders, physician advisory board members and patient advocacy groups
Representing the commercial perspective in clinical development activities with the late-stage development team(s)
Hiring, managing and developing key team members
Requirements
10+ years of commercial and marketing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, particularly in oncology
Pre-launch and launch experience
Global marketing experience desirable, but not essential
Creative, strategic thinking with proven success applying analytical approaches to business problem solving as well as turning data and/or qualitative insights into actionable recommendations and solutions
Proven ability to lead and manage interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Experience managing and mentoring multiple team members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for fighting cancer
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