Marketing Director Oncology

Marketing Director Oncology
Spain - Madrid

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

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Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries world-wide, with headquarters in Foster City, California, USA.

In 2020, Gilead completed the acquisition of a number of companies which are developing innovative treatments in the field of oncology. One of the leading compounds is a novel Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC), which is being investigated for its potential application across various types of cancer. Due to the anticipated regulatory authorisation of this new ADC in 2021, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced marketer to join Gilead as Oncology Marketing Director in Spanish affiliate. This newly created position will be based in Madrid and reports into the Sr Business Unit Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a marketing team to develop an integrated marketing strategy and implement a cross-functional tactical plan to support the launch of a new ADC into the Spanish market.

Primary responsibilities

Lead the planning, development and implementation of integrated marketing strategies and associated tactical plans. Such activities will also include performance and tracking metrics for plan evaluation, as well as managing the marketing budget

Line management responsibility of marketing team

Lead the Oncology Brand Team to develop wider cross-functional activities in line with brand strategy

Develop a solid partnership with Scientific Societies and leading experts, and create projects of common interest

Identify and anticipate the data gaps necessary for the oncology portfolio; work together with Medical Affairs and Market Access for bridge them

Develop effective working relationships and effective engagement plans with Oncology Key Opinion Leaders and other key stakeholders to strengthen Gilead's position within the oncology market

Ensure strong alignment of brand strategy and sales execution. Drive robust POA meetings in partnership with sales leadership

Ensure strong commercial presence at relevant Oncology Congresses in alignment with all relevant internal stakeholders

Develop an impactful and targeted Patient Advocacy Group engagement strategy in partnership with Public Affairs team

Drive appropriate Multi-Channel-Marketing activities with a continued eye for innovation in the digital marketing space aligned and integrated with the Therapeutic Area Strategy

Liaise with IHQ to ensure alignment of Spanish campaigns to Global plans and raise the voice of the affiliate into the global strategy and global projects

Demonstrate leadership excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects and priorities, including close working with agencies

Continually monitor environment and leverage market research/analytics to optimise marketing plan and tactics

Ensures that all marketing activities are in compliant with Gilead SOP and Legal and Business Compliance

Knowledge requirements

Expertise and track record of successful leadership in market planning, tactical development and implementation, budget management and tracking progress of campaigns

Strong strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute strategy

People management experience preferred

Solid tumour marketing experience is a must - preferably in Breast Cancer

Strong team ethic and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams

Strong knowledge of Spanish Healthcare environment and ability to work with Market Access to help secure favourable pricing and reimbursement outcomes

Proven track record in developing and maintaining a strong network of Oncology Key Opinion Leaders

Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to identify and understand complex issues and problems, and interpret information in a manner that provides appropriate recommendations to senior management and across functional areas

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead, interact with, focus, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of cultures, and disciplines

Excellent planning and organisational skills, including ability to follow tasks/assignments through to completion

Excellent communications skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both orally and in writing are required

Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and impact on development of marketing materials is required

Specific education and experience requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences, Marketing or equivalent

Solid experience in pharmaceutical industry

Good working knowledge of National Healthcare System and oncology pricing and reimbursement landscape

Strong track record and experience in field roles, such as pharmaceutical sales would be a plus

Strong marketing experience in oncology market is required - preferably in Breast Cancer

Competent experience of using Microsoft Office products is required

People management experience is required

e-Marketing experience is preferred

Strong communication English skills, both oral and written

Gilead Core Values

INTEGRITY - Doing What's Right

INCLUSION - Encouraging Diversity

TEAMWORK - Working Together

EXCELLENCE - Being Your Best

ACCOUNTABILITY - Taking Personal Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.


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