Associate Director, Patient Services Marketing

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

Summary of Job

Associate Director, Patient Services Marketing, is responsible for the creation and implementation of the patient services marketing strategy and delivering tactics aligned to the overarching strategy..

Essential Functions

• Leads the collaborative planning, alignment, approval and execution of strategies and tactics (traditional and digital) designed to provide education to healthcare providers and patients by amplifying awareness of patient support programs.
• Develop and lead patient services initiatives that equip Case Managers, Clinical Educators, and Field Reimbursement Managers with the tools and resources needed to drive patient outreach, education, and program engagement.
• Drives alignment with strategic objectives and tactics across the organization in a compliant manner, partnering with Sales, Training, Marketing, business Insights & Analytics, Market Access, Patient Services, Legal, Regulatory, Medical, Compliance, and Public Affairs, etc.)
• Closely partners with other patient services operations team members including training & operations, data & analytics, & program governance
• Develop reports to monitor key metrics and ensure key programs are managed effectively achieving KPIs on time and on budget
• Facilitates a smooth running and compliant PRC process in concert with the PRC Team Members and partner agencies
• Serves as the primary Patient Services representative for cross-functional planning and engagement activities, including annual brand planning, tactical planning, sales meetings, conferences, and other key business initiatives.
• Responsible for budget management and vendor oversight for the patient services marketing agency of record (AOR), materials fulfillment partners, and other key program vendors.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years pharmaceutical marketing. Rare Disease experience preferred
• Experience with digital approaches to marketing is optimal
• Outstanding leadership, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions with intention
• Leads with curiosity to support innovation and critical thinking

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Non-Technical Skills

• Highly motivated and great attention to detail. Strong ability to work under tight timelines and complex/changing situations. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Broad level of interpersonal skills and flexibility

Travel

Requires up to 15% domestic travel

Physical Demands

Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,000 – $220,000. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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