Biogen
Head of Marketing, Rare Disease - Friedreich Ataxia
Cambridge, MA, USA · Senior
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$19,573 more — $253,573 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $253,573 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Marketing Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- The Head of Marketing, Rare Disease - Friedreich Ataxia is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the U.S. commercial strategy for Friedreich's Ataxia.
- You will play a pivotal role in aligning enterprise stakeholders around a unified vision and delivering innovative, patient-centered strategies that accelerate business performance and improve outcomes for people living with Friedreich's Ataxia.
- This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic marketer with proven launch and lifecycle management experience, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for rare disease.
Responsibilities
- Lead the U.S. brand strategy and lifecycle management by driving sustainable growth and long-term market leadership.
- Build strong partnerships with advocacy organizations, key opinion leaders, and external stakeholders within the Friedreich's Ataxia community.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while advancing best-in-class rare disease commercial capabilities across patient finding, digital engagement, access, advocacy, and AI-enabled insights.
- Experience developing and executing integrated marketing strategies in complex, highly regulated environments
Requirements
- 12+ years of commercial experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- 7+ years of marketing leadership experience, including experience in the U.S. market
- Proven success leading product launches, early-lifecycle brands, and long-term brand growth strategies
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities with a track record of delivering business results
Nice to have
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Rare disease and/or specialty pharmaceutical experience
- Deep understanding of patient-centric and high-touch commercial models
- Broader commercial leadership experience beyond marketing, including exposure to Sales, Market Access, Patient Services, Market Insights, or Commercial Operations
- Experience partnering with advocacy organizations, external stakeholders, and key opinion leaders
- Strong project, agency, and vendor management experience, including fiscal oversight and resource planning
- Job Level: Management
Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Develop and execute annual brand plans, long-range strategic plans, and integrated commercial initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Sales, Analytics, Finance, Legal, and Regulatory teams.
- Lead omnichannel marketing and engagement strategies across healthcare provider, patient, and caregiver audiences.
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Company info
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
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