Director, HCP Marketing Lead

Director, HCP Marketing Lead

The Director, HCP Marketing Lead guides the healthcare provider (HCP) engagement strategy for Centanafadine, a novel launch product for ADHD. This role ensures effective brand positioning, promotional execution, and omnichannel engagement to drive awareness, adoption, and utilization among HCPs. The Director will work cross-functionally with sales, market access, medical affairs, and commercial operations to align on strategic priorities and ensure that HCP marketing initiatives support both short-term brand objectives and long-term market success. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative programs that generate awareness for a new product in a mature category and must balance both setting the vision and driving to successful execution, along with leading and mentoring commercial team members responsible for HCP personal promotions and PME marketing.

Key Responsibilities include :

• HCP Marketing Strategy & Execution : Develop and execute a comprehensive HCP engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and competitive positioning.
• Omnichannel & Non-Personal Promotion (NPP) : Lead the HCP omnichannel strategy, integrating digital, non-personal promotion (NPP), and personal engagement to maximize reach and impact.
• HCP Engagement & Field Enablement : Develop promotional tools, messaging, and training resources to empower the field sales team and optimize HCP engagement.
• KOL Engagement & Speaker Programs : Partner with medical and sales teams to identify and engage key opinion leaders (KOLs), oversee speaker programs, and manage congress presence. Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial KOL engagement plan.
• Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence : Utilize market research, HCP insights, and competitive analysis to refine strategies and ensure agility in response to market dynamics.
• Brand Positioning & Messaging : Ensure brand messaging is differentiated, evidence-based, and compelling for target HCP audiences.
• Market Access Pull Through : Create market access pull through strategies, including but not limited to reimbursement support, patient access programs, and / or formulary positioning, into brand promotional efforts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborate closely with medical, regulatory, and commercial operations teams to ensure compliance and seamless execution of promotional initiatives.
• Performance Measurement & Optimization : Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess HCP marketing effectiveness and optimize promotional investments.
• Budget & Resource Management : Oversee marketing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.

Qualifications & Key Competencies include :

Competencies include :

Compensation : Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com).