Associate Director, Established Brands Marketing

Associate Director, Established Brands Marketing

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Established Brands Marketing is responsible for driving marketing strategy and execution for late-lifecycle brands, ensuring continued performance and smooth strategy transitions as products approach loss of exclusivity (LOE). This role will focus on maximizing brand value, optimizing commercial investments, and managing brand evolution within Otsuka’s CNS portfolio. The individual will work closely with market access, sales, medical affairs, and finance to implement commercial strategies that sustain product revenue and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Lifecycle Management : Lead marketing for established brands like Nuedexta, ensuring strategic transitions, continued performance, and LOE preparedness.

Commercial Execution : Develop and execute marketing plans that sustain brand revenue, optimize promotional spend, and drive post-LOE opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with, market access, Finance, Commercial operations, and medical teams to ensure seamless execution of brand strategies

Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence : Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, and reimbursement changes to refine marketing strategies and respond to evolving conditions.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization : Track key performance indicators (KPIs), adjust marketing tactics based on data insights, and implement cost-effective promotional strategies.

Vendor & Agency Management : Oversee agency relationships to ensure effective execution of brand initiatives while optimizing resource allocation.

Portfolio Planning : As needed, support the team with relevant early commercialization work and planning within CNS

Qualifications & Key Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred

6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, with experience in late-lifecycle brand management or LOE strategy preferred.

Strong understanding of market access, reimbursement, and commercialization strategies

Proven ability to develop and execute marketing plans for mature brands

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working with sales, market access, and medical teams

Analytical mindset, with the ability to track performance metrics and optimize investments

Experience in budget management and vendor oversight

Ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities

This role is critical in ensuring Otsuka’s established brands continue to perform effectively while transitioning through late-lifecycle management.

Competencies

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 $164,530.00 - Maximum $245,985.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

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.

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