Director, Thought Leader Engagement Marketing

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Thought Leader Engagement team for the Psychiatry Marketing franchise at Alkermes.  The Psychiatry franchise consists of ARISTADA, a long acting injectable for schizophrenia, and LYBALVI, an oral treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder.  The role will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of peer-to-peer education across the franchise including speakers bureau, product theaters, webcasts, and conferences.  In addition, the role is responsible for gathering HCP insights through advisory boards. 

Alkermes has adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead franchise commercial strategy for speakers bureau
• Lead franchise commercial strategy for key congresses and meetings
• Develop content for peer-to-peer education and gain approvals through CCC process
• Manage 1 direct report
• Plan and implement national and regional conference product theaters
• Plan and implement national and regional webcasts for peer to peer education
• Develop working relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in psychiatry
• Serve as Thought Leader Engagement team liaison to brand teams and through brand planning process
• Monitor effectiveness of marketing program strategies and investments
• Proactively share insights & analytics with internal stakeholders to optimize brand strategy 
• Lead HCP commercial advisory boards
• Manage key vendor and agency relationships
• Manage Thought Leader Engagement team budget

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/science, advance degree preferred 
• 12+ years of  years of experience with positions of increasing responsibility

Preferred Skills and Knowledge Qualifications:

• Understanding of the FDA promotional guidelines and approval process and experience working with review committees
• Strategic thinker with the ability to forge focused business strategies with internal and external stakeholders
• Significant analytic skills, able to clearly interpret and distill scientific, clinical and commercial information
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute, follow up, anticipate problems, and find solutions
• Ability to work across multiple functions (sales, compliance, finance, public affairs, medical affairs, etc.)
• Ability to influence and gain consensus from peers and management
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of industry code of conduct and ethics

Travel Requirements:

• Overnight travel ~20% including weekend travel at times for key conferences, advisory boards, & training meetings

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $177k to $210k. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.  Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here 

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