ALTUVOCT, SENIOR GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR

Company DescriptionAt Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of rare disease patients. and our edge comes from our team of people.Sobi offers the opportunity to work at an international pharmaceutical company focused on specialty pharmaceuticals meeting the high medical needs of rare disease patients and providing treatment and services to them. Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds within research, healthcare, industry and the academic sphere.Job DescriptionBe the commercial owner of ALTUVOCT to fully express product potential in line with Sobi ambition, managing the ALTUVOCT brand lead and coordinating in dotted line the HA Sr Product Manager, in close cross-functional collaboration with Sobi Global teams, country/regional teams and Sanofi.Manage the ALTUVOCT commercial brand team, including the ALTUVOCT Brand Lead and in dotted lines the Haemophilia Sr Product Manager, in close partnership with the VP, Head of Haemophilia to secure strategies are successfully developed and timely executed to realize product potential and support countries activities.Own directly or through the ALTUVOCT Commercial team, day to day brand marketing activities in alignment with major milestones, budget and defined KPIs.Leads the Global Enterprise/Brand Team (GET) for ALTUVOCT, including cross-functional representatives from Market Access, Medical, Patient Access, Regulatory, Tech Ops, Business Intelligence, Finance and align team output to an integrated strategy for the brand.Drive the development and coordinate the implementation of Global cross-functional Brand Strategy, positioning and communication, congress strategy, KOL management, including Geographical Expansion and Training plan across all regions, affiliates and Sobi markets during all phase of ALTUVOCT life cycle, funneled into the Global Commercialization PlanPartner strategically and operationally with the VP, Head of Haemophilia, CAT Lead in daily activities and specific processes (e.g. LRP, EPR/SPR/ExCom reviews, CEO Meetings) Build and nurture a fruitful partnership with Affiliates to gather key insights and provide them with strategic guidance and tactical support to ensure local successful launch preparation and execution in line with business opportunities and needs.Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. KOLs) to set the best foundation to realize ALTUVOCT ambitionControl of External Expenses, promotion, advertisement maximizing Sobi resources and in alignment with financial requirements and forecasting control. Ensure product(s) A&P stays within budgetRepresent commercial function in the Core Asset Team (CAT), as permanent member. The Senior Global Brand Director also works in alignment with peers to guarantee the appropriate synergies and tackle the common obstacles.Liaise with Sanofi, commercialization partner, to maximize the potential of a global footprint.Operate with high ethical standards in line with the Sobi corporate values and SOPs by ensuring ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and adherence to those regulations and policies for self and any direct reports.Additional duties may be assigned, as neededQualificationsProven solid experience of global pre-launch and launch activities in rare diseases (preferably Haematology)Project Management skills and result-driven attitudeStrong brand management experience gained in at least 5 years in global roles and/or leadership roles in marketing/commercial departmentsMulti stakeholder project management and leadership experience, delivering results on time and within budgetAdditional commercial experiences including sales, market analytics and business intelligence would be a plusUniversity degree level education – medical/science basedExperience in Life Cycle ManagementAbility to manage and coordinate external consultants and agenciesDemonstrable customer relationship management experienceSkills/Knowledge/LanguagesAdditional InformationRequired: Fluency in written and spoken EnglishAdditional European language skills is an advantageProficient IT skills in PowerPoint, Excel and WordAdept in using MS TeamsPersonal AttributesRequired: Cross cultural awareness, effective communication and team working skills, good interpersonal and social skillsFlexibile/agile with an ability to manage change, operate in an environment of ambiguity and be soultion-focusedIndirect leadership capabilities, ability to influence, motivate and delegate without a direct leadership mandateProject management experienceExcellent planning, organising and coordination skillsDemonstrate, embrace and align with the company’s values (Care, Ownership, Ambition, Urgency and Partnership)Ability to control and flourish in an environment of ambiguity, uncertainty and stressful situationsSolid strategic and business acumen.Significant track record of demonstrated personal leadership with ability to influence, lead and get the job done without line authority and in all conditionsCross cultural working appreciation and experienceKnowledgeable in medical and technical aspectsAutonomy, entrepreneurship attitude, and proactivity.Solution-oriented and pragmatic attitudeEffective communication and team working skillsPersonal transparency, candour and full integrityDesired: Ability to see the big picture