Job Detail

Req #: 1902361


Location: Boudry, Neuchatel, Switzerland


Job Category: Sales and Marketing


Work Location: Route de Perreux 1 2017


Organization: Global Marketing


Employee Status: Full-time


Job Type: Regular

Here at Celgene, we are seeking our next forward-thinking colleague – as we continue becoming an emerging global leader in cell therapy, our Commercial Operations team is seeking an Associate Director of Global Marketing to focus on our CAR T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell) franchise.

As we further our commitment to researching and commercialising cell therapies, this person will lead the development of elements of the Global CAR T commercial delivery model, becoming a critical member of the global marketing team.

Supporting the implementation of the CAR T Commercial operating model in the WorldWide Markets (WWM) region (all countries outside the USA), you will ensure a consistent best-in-class delivery of Celgene’s CAR T therapies.

Being based in our International HQ in Boudry (Neuchatel), Switzerland, you will be a core member of the WWM cross-functional Launch Team, as you pro-actively contribute to the implementation of the CAR T operating model. Closely collaborating with the Global Marketing team members, you will develop optimal working relations with other relevant functions (including Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, Business Planning, Regulatory, Patient Operations and Supply chain)

In addition to becoming a critical partner to the affiliate CAR T teams who are preparing the local launches, you will also establish and maintain excellent partnership and relationships at all levels of the organization and with the cross-functional team members. For that reason, you will share accountability for country operational implementation with local marketers and provide guidance aligned with the global strategy.

A our clinical studies within the CAR T domain continue at great pace, this person will be at the forefront of an exciting medical frontier, using their previous Marketing experience to ensure successful launches.

One of the key success factors of this role will be the development and execution of strategies to respond to unique or challenging market, as well as treatment dynamics inherent with CAR T introduction – we are seeking candidates who can thrive in a fast paced, action oriented, collaborative and values-based culture.

As a natural leader, a self-starter, and someone with a passion to make a difference, you will use your demonstrated ability to work independently while also participating as a core team member (something which is critical to the success of this role). You can also accommodate travel, roughly twice per month.
 
“A day in the life of” – your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the global CAR T treatment site onboarding plan, as you work in partnership with affiliates and global cross-functional representatives


• Being responsible for assuring launch readiness for individual countries, making sure the pull-through of Global guidance in local launch readiness plans.


• You will lead the semi-annual CAR T capacity-assessment process in WWM, as to ensure appropriate solutions are defined and implemented


• You will be responsible for the implementation and progress tracking of decisions from the WWM cross-functional CAR T team


• As you coordinate customer advisory board meetings, you will increase our understanding of programs and services required that will provide a best in class Celgene CAR T experience


• Representing Global Marketing in WWM initiatives and meetings on CAR T Coalition, ETMP policy etc., as you contribute to the development of a flawless / best in class globally integrated CAR T operating model


• Effectively partnering with global and affiliate marketing, medical and market access colleagues, you will ensure the launch readiness of key deliverables which reflect optimal programs and services within the model

Critical Competencies & Character Traits for Success:


You have Leadership skills…

• Use your proven ability to influence, motivate and bring in participation from cross functional and multi-cultural teams.


• As an excellent communicator, you will give clear direction and orchestrate action across multiple internal stakeholders.


• Valuing diverse and opposing views, you will build strong relationships, as well as couple your self-organisation skills with a sense of urgency.

You are results-oriented…

• A result-oriented individual, we are seeking a participative, high-energy individual, who has strong personal work ethic, with a bias toward action.


• Establishing clear expectations, objectives and priorities, you will “rise to the challenge” and set aggressive but achievable goals which will then be consistently delivered.


• Being diligent, you will escalate issues in a timely manner whilst gaining alignment.

You possess collaboration skills…

• A top-class team player, you enjoy working effectively in a team-based organization, as you collaborate cross-functionally and build alignment around goals and objectives.


• Readily builds consensus and achieves agreement on key initiatives and priorities.

You are flexible and entrepreneurial…

• Being able to think globally and act locally with sensitivity to cultural differences.


• Recognising market opportunities for new and current products, acting accordingly and taking risk when opportunities arise.


• Being an open-minded change agent in a transforming organization as to capitalize on new ideas

You have Integrity…

• As you possess unquestioned integrity and strong business ethics, you will demonstrate a firm commitment to the company’s beliefs, values and organizational goals, in addition to making a positive contribution to the organization.


• Deploying your reputation and record of achievement to establish trust and credibility, you will seek to inspire peers, subordinates, collaboration partners, and external constituents.

You are Strategic thinker, with strong communication skills…

• Able to devise and communicate a long-term vision, based on a deep understanding of industry trends and opportunities.


• Manages an effective planning process. Demonstrates creativity and effectiveness in addressing major strategic challenges.

• With excellent interpersonal skills, you will effectively lead meetings and leverage your strong presentation skills in small and large group settings (with internal and external stakeholders).


• You are an excellent listener who seeks broad input, advocating frequent and effective follow-up.

Your background comprises…

• You possess significant experience developing / driving brand and or franchise plans – due to business requirements, we can only consider candidates who have this experience from the pharmaceutical marketplace


• Proven working experience in the field of hematology is a must


• We are seeking for you have a proven background (5+ years) in a Commercial or Marketing function, gained within the pharmaceutical industry

• As this is a new frontier for Celgene, we are looking to candidates who have experience leading a specialty launch and new product development


• You possess (as minimum) a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), which is essential


• If you are qualified to MBA or post-graduate-level, that is preferred but not essential


• With an advanced understanding of marketing principles, you will have excellent technical aptitude, strategic thinking and marketing ability

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At Celgene, we seek to deliver truly innovative and life-changing drugs for our patients. Our vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical corporation while focusing on the discovery, the development, and the commercialization of products for the treatment of cancer and other severe, immune, inflammatory conditions.




"At Celgene, we seek to deliver truly innovative and life-changing drugs for our patients."



There are more than 300 clinical trials at major medical centers using compounds from Celgene. Investigational compounds are being studied for patients with incurable hematological and solid tumor cancers, including multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), triple-negative breast cancer and pancreatic cancer. As committed as we are to clinical accomplishment, we are equally committed to patient support, which is a guiding principle at Celgene. We believe all who can benefit from our discoveries should have the opportunity to do so. Celgene puts patients first with industry-leading programs that provide information, support and access to our innovative therapies.