Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy, scientific expertise, and commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today – a company with a mission to transform lives.
Our Canadian team We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer, fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub, made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world, as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensure our treatments reach those who need them. Together, we are driving patient impact locally and globally.
Are you ready to take the lead on impactful strategies in a multifaceted and collaborative environment? We are looking for an experienced marketer with a passion for driving results and crafting the future of our gMG and NMOSD brands. This is your opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, develop groundbreaking campaigns, and make a real impact on patients' lives.
What You'll DoStrategic Leadership: Lead the gMG and NMOSD planning process, including analysis, insights, forecasting, risk assessment, and resource prioritization, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Brand Development: Craft compelling brand positioning, narratives, and messaging that align with our patient-centric mission and drive measurable results.Marketing Execution: Design, implement, monitor, and optimize innovative marketing initiatives that set our brand apart in a driven marketplace.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with critical teams, ensuring alignment across Sales, Medical, Regulatory, Access, Diagnostics, and Patient Support Programs (PSP) to deliver on strategic goals.Agency & Partner Management: Lead relationships with external agencies and partners, ensuring alignment and excellence in execution.Budget Accountability: Lead all aspects of and own the annual cross-functional expenses budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.Performance Insights: Present regular business reviews to senior leadership, focusing on revenue performance, brand critical metrics, and market trends.Compliance Champion: Uphold strict adherence to internal SOPs and policies, ensuring all initiatives meet the highest compliance standards.What You'll BringEducation & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business or a related scientific field.Minimum 3 years of Marketing experience with at least 3 years in Pharma/Biotech.Strategic Expertise: Proven ability to analyze market insights, plan strategically, and execute with excellence to achieve brand growth.Communication Skills: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills to engage diverse audiences, including senior leadership.Agility & Resilience: Thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly to change, and maintain a growth mindset.Team Leadership: High emotional intelligence with a collaborative, inclusive approach that drives team success.Cross-Functional Experience: Worked closely with teams in Market Access, Medical, Sales, Finance, Regulatory, PSP, and more.Execution Excellence: Expertise in project management, HCP promotion, brand management, and leading promotional budgets and external vendors.Flexibility & Travel: Willingness to travel as needed and occasionally work during evenings and weekends.Preferred Experience to Elevate Your CandidacyBackground in sales, professional education, CHE, digital marketing, rare diseases, or specialty care.Proficiency in French and English (bilingual).An MBA.How we work
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Diversity and Inclusion
Alexion embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing ****** .
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