Senior Director, Marketing at MEI Pharma, Inc. in San Diego, CA

Summary: The Senior Director, Marketing reports to the Senior Vice President, Marketing. This position will lead the marketing activities to design, develop, and execute a successful US commercialization strategy for the launch of MEI Pharma’s first commercial product. This individual will be responsible for developing a commercial strategy that is coordinated across all aspects of the launch preparation and requires a leader to partner effectively with cross-functional partners in clinical development, insights/analytics, market access, medical affairs, and our alliance partner. The Senior Director, Marketing position is also critical to engaging external stakeholders to ensure other colleagues to maximize the commercial success of zandelisib throughout its’ lifecycle. This position will be an important leader to support the mission to develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with cancer.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Working with a cross-functional team and our alliance partner, initiate and lead market development activities for hematology indications
• Develop, evaluate and evolve the brand strategy, including the creation of both strategic and operational plans
• Play a leadership role in the development and execution of US marketing and commercialization plans for zandelisib in hematologic indications. Plan will include, but not limited to: communication strategies, product positioning, messaging, promotional plans, sales and demand forecasts, life-cycle plan, sales force size and deployment, sales training plan, market access plans, customer segmentation, and targeting
• Keep up to date with the competitive landscape for the brand to continue to build a competitive advantage for the brand
• Lead the development of marketing, promotional, educational, and disease awareness and sales materials in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on all aspects of organizational launch readiness
• Lead and develop team members as the team grows. Ensure all members receive sufficient coaching and mentoring to achieve objectives
• Participate in cross-functional Product Development Teams accountable for overall life cycle planning
• Foster commercial relationships with key research centers in the US

Qualifications:

• Prior people management experience preferred
• Previous experience working in an alliance a plus
• Sales, sales management experience a plus
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills and proven success working in a multi-functional, team-based environment
• Previous launch experience is ideal
• Work independently under general supervision. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies

Job Requirements and Education:

• BS degree required
• MBA preferred, specifically in Marketing or Healthcare Management
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical experience required, at least 7 of which are in product management or comparable function
• Hematology/oncology US marketing experience required
• Lymphoma experience strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Based at MEI headquarters in San Diego

Employment type:

Full time

ADA Notations:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Routine office duties including computer keyboard use
• Vision requirements include close vision and ability to focus
• Noise conditions range from quiet to moderate