Job Description
Our Company is seeking a Marketing Senior Specialist who has a commitment to improving health care and is interested in working at one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. The position of a senior specialist in Human Health requires that you have outstanding proficiency in many different areas including project management, productive communication, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
The person in this role will have specific responsibilities for developing and driving marketing strategy and execution for certain Primary Care, Federal, and Vaccines Ecosystem-related initiatives.
A Senior Specialist in our commercial organization should be able to execute various duties and responsibilities such as:
Apply knowledge of internal/external challenges and market insights to improve product marketing offerings
Solve complex problems in assigned areas
Support development and execution of marketing strategies
Interpret customer needs and insights, assess requirements, and identify solutions
Discover effective marketing and promotional channels
Promote teamwork and open discussion of issues
Make operational contributions to assigned areas including strategic marketing, brand management, and communications management
Conduct financial planning and management activities such as budget management, forecasting, and business case development
Collaborate with key team members to develop long-range plans, brand strategic plans, and/or business performance reviews to inform internal and external stakeholders and communications
Work independently with minimal guidance
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Proven experience in project management and execution within cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of marketing strategy development and execution.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial planning and budget management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market insights and customer needs.
Ability to solve complex problems and develop effective marketing and promotional strategies.
Experience collaborating with diverse teams and promoting a culture of teamwork and open discussion.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a hybrid model and come into the North Wales (Upper Gwynedd), PA office at least three days per week.
Travel 10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree (MBA) in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Experience in primary care, federal programs, and vaccine marketing initiatives.
Familiarity with the regulatory aspects of marketing in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Proficiency with marketing analytics tools and CRM software.
Experience in digital marketing strategies and channels.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
Experience in developing long-range plans and strategic marketing frameworks.
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Requisition ID:R322671