U.S. Head, IZERVAYPurpose & Scope The U.S. Head, IZERVAY is responsible for driving the U.S. value of the brand by co-leading the brand with a medical brand co leader, including working in collaboration with the local brand team (LBT) and its members. This role focuses on long-term asset value creation, portfolio strategy, and lifecycle management to achieve the brand's full potential. The U.S. Head, IZERVAY leads the Commercial input into the development of the brand, leads the development of marketing strategies, content, and tactics, ensuring alignment across functions and with global partners via the global co-creation team (GCT).
The U.S. Head, IZERVAY plays a pivotal role in integrating commercial innovation and identifying novel opportunities to maximize patient access, fostering collaboration and excellence in brand execution.
Role and Responsibilities Brand Performance:
- Develop and implement the growth strategy for the brand in close collaboration with local brand team members and other stakeholders.
- Lead development of near term (1 year) and medium term (5 year) forecasts. Input into the long-range forecast (LRF, 10 year) via GCT.
- Set brand objectives and KPIs for LBT.
- Track progress on KPIs and course correct based on any assumption changes, underperformance, etc.
Local Brand Team Budget:
- Propose budget for brand
- Execute on approved budget for brand, including any budget allocation changes within IZERVAY
- Accountable for the full P&L
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead, coach and develop the Local Brand team (dotted line) and the US marketing team (direct), fostering competencies and preparing for future organizational needs.
- Create a cohesive, inclusive team where team members challenge each other as equal colleagues to maximize value for the patients
- Make agile, fast and clear decisions with a sense of urgency
- Break down silos and solve problems together and efficiently
- Drive cultural and operational transformation initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainable success.
- Lead work to solidify and strengthen the culture of the US team.
- Co-lead US-LT with other brand heads at enterprise level to ensure delivery against US specific scorecard.
Compliance and Ethics
- Embed a strong compliance culture across all activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Act as a role model for ethical behavior, fostering integrity and accountability within the organization.
Required Qualifications Experience and Expertise
- University degree with 10-15 years of progressive commercial experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Proven track record of leading international commercial teams in complex global environments.
- Strong marketing competencies, including brand strategy, omnichannel marketing, global forecasting, and financial acumen.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performance teams, coach talent, and foster collaboration across diverse, cross-functional, and multicultural settings.
- Strong influence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, or related field) is a plus.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools, data analytics, and CRM platforms.
- Proven ability to manage organizational change and lead transformation initiatives.
- Experience in global virtual and matrix environments.
Location and Working Environment- Hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility.
- Willingness to travel (sometimes internationally) as required.
- Highly collaborative environment involving cross-functional and cross-regional engagement.
Salary Range$315,000 - 415,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations.) Flexible pay grade level based on candidate background and skillset.
Benefits:- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
- Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
- Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
- Referral bonus program
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