Associate Director, Marketing - 12 Month FTC

Jazz Pharmaceuticals•Canada - Home-Based - ON, ON

20d•CA$140,000 - CA$210,000•Remote

About The Position

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company focused on innovating to transform the lives of patients with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. The Associate Director, Marketing (ADM), Oncology will be responsible for developing and implementing the Canadian brand strategy for Vyxeos and other brands within the Oncology portfolio. This role involves leading the Vyxeos cross-functional team to identify and execute opportunities that maximize brand value and optimize lifecycle performance. The ADM will also build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in the Canadian Oncology landscape by understanding their needs and aligning interests. Success requires advanced marketing expertise, strategic agility, and operational leadership, with the potential to lead additional brands. The position demands a forward-thinking mindset, strong analytical skills for complex data, decisive problem-solving, and precise execution of high-impact plans.

Requirements

7+ years of marketing (or related commercial experience) in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
Minimum 5+ years of marketing experience.
Proven track record managing multiple brands and in different stages of their lifecycle (pre-launch to LOE).
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Proficient in English.

Nice To Haves

Marketing experience in Hematology Oncology or broader Oncology in Canada.
Experience managing the brand lifecycle from launch to LOE (loss of exclusivity).
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources across multiple brands effectively.
Experience leading marketing and/or sales teams, with a strong track record of aligning strategic brand planning with field execution to drive commercial performance.
Ability to lead brand planning processes, including budgeting and ROI analysis.
Proficient in leveraging data and insights to drive strategic decisions.
Experience with competitive analysis, market research, and KPI tracking.
Proven experience developing and executing omnichannel engagement plans tailored to HCPs (e.g., oncologists, pharmacists, nurses).
Ability to integrate digital, personal (rep), and non-personal (remote, email, virtual rep) channels into a unified customer experience.
Understanding of customer segmentation and journey mapping in the oncology setting.
Ability to leverage data and analytics to create personalized content and channel experiences.
Pharmaceutical sales experience in a hospital/specialty environment.
Strong analytical, strategic, and planning skills.
Highly motivated, results-oriented orientation with demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to drive projects forward, work on own initiative, and with a cross-functional team.
Demonstrated project management skills and track record of meeting deadlines.
French proficiency is a definite asset.
Life Sciences or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of annual and long-range commercial plans, including brand positioning, messaging, market research, pricing, communication plans, opinion leader development, and sales targets.
Lead the Brand team and foster productive cross-functional relationships with Sales, Medical, Market Access, and Regulatory to ensure alignment on Canada plans across the Hem/Onc portfolio.
Combine brand leadership with enterprise capability-building, requiring cross-functional collaboration, system-level thinking, and strategic agility to influence launch readiness and execution organization-wide.
Lead the development of strategies to enhance relationships and partnerships with key external stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Nurses, and Pharmacists in the Hematology/Oncology circle of care.
Lead the planning and implementation of advisory board and consultancy meetings to gather expert advice on critical business questions across the Hematology/Oncology portfolio.
Collaborate with finance to develop brand-specific forecast models and provide input for regular forecast updates to accurately assess market opportunity.
Partner with the internal supply chain management team and local supply vendors to identify ongoing supply requirements and ensure in-country product availability.
Monitor the implementation of marketing plans to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, providing corrective solutions as needed to meet or exceed plan targets.
Oversee agency partners and other vendors to ensure strategic alignment and executional excellence.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the disease state, competitive landscape, and therapeutic management in potential markets.
Identify, assess, and champion lifecycle opportunities to the Business Unit Head, Hematology/Oncology and within the organization.
Develop, manage, and operate within budget to ensure optimal investment of promotional resources.
Monitor brand performance and market dynamics, using data-driven insights to adjust tactics and achieve financial and strategic objectives.
Lead the development of promotional campaigns and materials, ensuring scientific accuracy, compliance with PAAB and IMC code, and relevance to Canadian stakeholders.
Champion a high-performance culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the oncology marketing team.
Respect and adhere to all applicable ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines in the organization and industry.