Executive Director, US Marketing, Rare Neurology, gMG

AstraZeneca•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 30 years, Alexion has been dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with rare diseases. We lead with breakthrough science, deep disease understanding, and an unrelenting commitment to patients. As part of AstraZeneca, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation and reach more patients globally. Working here means being driven by purpose, acting with integrity, and fostering a culture where people feel valued, connected, and empowered. You’ll join a community that puts patients first, plays to win, and supports your development at every step. The Opportunity The Executive Director, US Marketing, Rare Neurology (gMG) will lead the U.S. gMG marketing organization through launch and ongoing portfolio evolution. This high‑impact, high‑visibility role oversees hiring and developing the gMG marketing team, shaping brand strategy, driving lifecycle and competitive readiness, strengthening marketing capabilities, and leading the business planning process. Success requires the ability to influence without authority, navigate across global and cross‑functional partners, and align diverse interests around a unified U.S. strategy. At AstraZeneca’s Alexion Rare Disease unit, work centers on people living with rare conditions whose journeys demand new thinking every day; this means operating at the edge of science while staying grounded in real patient stories, collaborating across disciplines to turn complex biology into transformative medicines, learning fast in an entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a global biopharma, and growing through tailored development that deepens both leadership capability and empathy for patients and communities we serve. If this opportunity to redefine what patient engagement can be resonates, apply now to start the conversation!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field.
10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience.
Significant commercial leadership experience with demonstrated results.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Strong customer orientation across physicians, patients, payers, and major accounts.
Deep understanding of the U.S. political and access environment.
Proven track record developing and executing strategies that drive strong commercial outcomes.
Experience managing agencies, vendors, and promotional budgets.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and influence in matrixed organizations.
Strong scientific orientation and ability to engage with complex clinical data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, resilience, and ability to build high‑performing teams.
Ability to meet the typical requirements of an office‑based environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Prior sales or sales management experience.
Experience in hematology, nephrology, and/or rare disease.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing team across HCP, Patient, Digital, and Marketing Operations.
Set and execute U.S. gMG marketing strategy and tactics, including disease state education, promotional messaging, non‑personal promotion, patient education, and reimbursement support.
Drive lifecycle and competitive readiness planning to ensure strong long-term brand performance.
Ensure compliant development and execution of all marketing initiatives in close partnership with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance.
Lead flawless execution of marketing tactics and programs.
Bring forward best practices from the global commercial organization and the external market to continually evolve capabilities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional gMG key opinion leaders (KOLs).
Partner with Market Research and engage directly with customers to gain insights and translate analytics into actionable strategies.
Lead segmentation and targeting approaches that enhance impact across customer groups.
Work closely with U.S. Sales leadership to implement tactics, review performance, and refine approaches.
Collaborate closely with Global, Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Clinical, Legal, and the Promotional Review Committee to ensure integrated and aligned execution.
Manage U.S. promotional budget and oversee external agency and vendor relationships.
Establish and scale processes for capturing and sharing best practices across the organization.
Assess functional capabilities and lead efforts to upskill the gMG marketing team.
Oversee coordinated, cross‑functional planning processes, including annual operating plans, quarterly business reviews, and regional planning—supported by modern tools and approaches that empower regional teams.