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This role is an exciting new opportunity working within genetic rare disease and will be responsible for the UK commercial launch of a next generation, highly scientific product suitable for patients with FCS. In addition, the role will encompass market scoping and pre-launch planning activities for the potential launch of wider indication in MCS. The individual will lead cross-functional launch/brand teams in the UK affiliate and be responsible for ensuring effective and collaborative working practices with the global organisation.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1 day/week (average) at the Granta Park office in Cambridge. Travel to and from the office is not reimbursed, all other business travel falls within the expenses policy of reimbursement
Marketing Manager, Specialty Care, UK and RoI
Collaborate with the Business Unit Director and Marketing Manager to:
Define and deliver the overall launch excellence & marketing strategy
Work closely with the Sobi global team to ensure local customer needs, patient pathways and market requirements are included in the development of the Sobi global strategy
Deliver the tactical implementation of the Sobi global launch plan managed through the production and execution of the local launch plan, including any required local strategy or tactical variations and budget
Work closely with Patient Access and Medical to support any HTA submissions
Provide product launch training and support for the KAM working closely with Sales Management, Medical and the cross-functional team
Inspirational brand lead for a specified product(s); leading on and implementing the marketing strategy, developing engaging, innovative activities and tactics including the development and adaptation of promotional material for the UK (and Ireland if required)
Lead the regular cross-functional team meetings for assigned product(s) including the creation of the annual cross-functional brand plan
Engage and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders including healthcare professionals and be an active contributor to the national and local KOL plans for the assigned product(s)
Provide full marketing input and support for events (national team meetings, workshops, national and international congresses)
Ongoing training and support for the KAMs in collaboration with Sales Management, Medical and the cross-functional team
Regularly liaise effectively and efficiently with Medical, internal cross-functional team and external agencies to ensure activities are of the highest standard, innovative and compliant with company SOPs as well as the ABPI and IPHA Code of Practice (as applicable)
Confident to analyse complex information and data into meaningful outputs and apply insights to business plans to enable data driven decision making
Active participation in Sales/Marketing/Medical meetings and other internal key stakeholder meetings
Operate within assigned marketing budget, monitoring expenditure and negotiating to ensure budget optimisation and value for money is obtained
Measure value, impact, and return on investment of commercial campaigns
You’re a proactive and strategic marketer with UK pharmaceutical experience, confident working cross-functionally and leading from the front. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile UK launch in a cutting-edge therapy area—working with passionate teams, shaping strategy from day one, and driving meaningful impact for patients with significant unmet need.
~3+ years of UK pharma brand management experience, including recent launch success
~ A background in scientific or rare disease areas (or a strong desire to learn)
~ Strong digital capability, with expertise in Veeva PromoMats, CLM, Engage and CRM
~ A full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional travel
some weekend working, and some overnight stays may be required for key meetings such as conferences or training events and therefore the candidate will need to be able to attend for such occasions
Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!
We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English.
Emphasis on work/life balance
Opportunities for professional growth
Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive compensation for your work
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.
We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.
By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them.