Senior Marketing Manager – Neurology

Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases?

At Alexion Canada, we have been dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to Canadians since 2009. Since our inception in Canada in 2009, we've been committed to bringing hope and solutions to those living with rare conditions. As a Senior Marketing Manager – Neurology, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting strategies that impact patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Join our diverse team and own the charge in delivering life-changing outcomes.

The Opportunity

In this leadership role, you will design and implement strategies that drive patient outcomes. You will inspire and mobilize cross-functional teams to achieve daring goals, making a life-changing difference for patients, their families, and caregivers. Your expertise will be critical in delivering launch excellence and fostering collaboration across various departments.

As a Senior Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and complete the brand strategy for rare neurology conditions, aligning with patient needs and business objectives.
• Drive forecasting leadership by being responsible for assumptions and risk assessments for the neurology portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Patient Advocacy, Communications, and external agencies.
• Prepare and implement successful product launches and lifecycle management activities.
• Deliver effective communication through compelling messaging and marketing tools across diverse channels.
• Lead budget and resources to ensure efficient delivery of programs.
• Supervise market dynamics to advise strategy and anticipate opportunities.
• Lead regular business reviews with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Measure and optimize performance by supervising key performance indicators.
• Champion compliance and integrity in all marketing activities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience) in business, life sciences, or related field; advanced degree (MBA preferred)
• At least 3 years of hands-on marketing experience.
• 5 years in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; experience in sales, sales management, and digital marketing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic brand planning, including situation analysis, SWOT, forecasting, and risk assessment to drive significant brand growth
• Proven track record in launching products and leading successful lifecycle management; specialty or rare disease areas preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, adept at communicating sophisticated concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leaders.
• Strategic demeanor with strong analytical skills, capable of demonstrating insights for effective planning and execution
• High emotional intelligence, skilled in active listening, and committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion to elevate team dynamics and business outcomes.
• Strong key account management and project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and complete multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of brand management principles, healthcare professional (HCP) promotion, and the commercial sales process.
• Direct experience handling relationships with external agencies and vendors, and leading all aspects of promotional, operational, or marketing budgets

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Interpersonal effectiveness, able to contribute as both a phenomenal teammate and an independent leader
• Adaptable, comfortable working in ambiguous and constantly evolving environments, and demonstrating a growth mindset
• Proficiency in English; bilingual (French & English) is a plus
• Willingness to travel (20% field expectation) and work occasional evenings/weekends, based on business needs

Your work will power rapid patient impact and shape the future of rare disease care in Canada and beyond. You will experience the true meaning of redefining lives—every day.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we redefine bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need 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.

At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, you'll find an environment where diversity is celebrated and innovation thrives. Our patient-driven culture encourages exploration of new insights that profoundly impact lives. We value kindness alongside ambition as we strive for success in serving those in need. With tailored development programs designed for skill enhancement and empathetic understanding of patient journeys, you'll be empowered to make a difference. Supported by exceptional leaders and peers ready to lift you in marketing compliance and beyond.

Are you ready to deliver impact, inspire teams, and get results in a driven, fast-moving environment? Join our mission to ignite bold thinking and bring hope to patients and families nationwide.

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Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.