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
- 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
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred10+ years of pharmaceutical marketing experience, with a focus on HCP engagement, omnichannel marketing, or field sales enablementExperience in CNS, psychiatry, neurology, or related therapeutic areas preferredLaunch experience preferredProven ability to develop and execute HCP engagement strategies, including non-personal promotion (NPP), field support, and speaker programsOmnichannel marketing expertise, including digital and traditional HCP engagement tacticsStrong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to refine marketing executionDemonstrated ability to plan and manage large investments and marketing budgets to optimize overall ROIExcellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teamsExperience managing vendors and agency partners, ensuring effective execution of marketing initiativesAbility to work in a matrixed environment, balancing multiple priorities and aligning stakeholdersCompetencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and / or key stakeholders.Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.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.