Senior Director, US TTR Patient Team Lead

Company: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Overview The Senior Director of US TTR Patient Team Lead will lead the Patient strategy and execution for the US TTR franchise. This is a key role on the US TTR Marketing team, that is bringing an industry leading TTR Franchise to market. You will lead key cross functional initiatives, manage the US Patient Team of 6-8 marketers, and be a core member of the US TTR Marketing leadership team. Our team is at the forefront of commercializing an industry-leading TTR Franchise, with a focus on preparing for the potential launch of Vutrisiran in cardiomyopathy while continuing to establish market leadership for ONPATTRO (patisiran) and AMVUTTRA (vutrisiran) in polyneuropathy. If approved, Vutisiran is anticipated to emerge with a market-leading profile in ATTR-CM, offering a unique mechanism of action and the potential for a highly impactful clinical profile in a rapidly growing market with significant unmet patient needs. The Senior Director of Marketing US TTR is a high performing, driven, highly collaborative and humble individual, who is committed to people, people development and cross-functional partnership. The position is a hybrid position located in Cambridge, MA or remote.Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Performance:
  • Develop and execute the US patient strategy across multiple indications, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as patient services, patient advocacy, market access, and business operations.
  • Oversee the execution of all US marketing tactics and programs directed towards patients, caregivers, and patient services.
  • Lead the patient services marketing team to develop essential patient materials and platforms.
  • Strategically guide the patient ambassador program and ensure alignment with advocacy and engagement teams.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving TTR treatment landscape and contribute insights from customer interactions and market research.
  • Metrics and Analytics:
    • Define and implement KPIs to measure the success of patient programs.
    • Develop executive-level presentations that track performance and outcomes of key initiatives.
    • Continuously analyze program results to inform future strategies and drive continuous improvement.
    • Team Leadership and Development:
      • Provide leadership to the Patient Marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
      • Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance on career development, skills enhancement, and professional growth.
      • Set clear objectives aligned with overall marketing goals and mentor team members in their professional development.
      • Promote collaboration and value diverse perspectives within the team.
      • Cross-functional Collaboration:
        • Ensure compliant execution of marketing initiatives by collaborating with legal, regulatory, and compliance stakeholders.
        • Build and maintain strong relationships across various internal functions and external partners, managing contracts, budgets, and timelines effectively.Qualifications
          • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
          • 12+ years of experience in commercial marketing or consulting within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
          • Extensive experience in specialty or biotech product management, including direct-to-consumer advertising across various media channels, particularly TV.
          • Deep understanding of the US healthcare environment with a proven ability to execute strategies in compliance with industry regulations.
          • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, particularly within matrixed environments.
          • Expertise in managing digital marketing channels and driving strategies in highly competitive markets.
          • Demonstrated success in overseeing external agencies, vendors, and managing large-scale promotional budgets.About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. >

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