Senior Product Manager/Associate Director of Marketing

Job Description

AltaThera Pharmaceuticals, a precision medicine company using innovative science to improve patient care is seeking a Senior Product Manager/Associate Director of Marketing. The Company has a collaborative and start-up culture with potential for significant career growth for entrepreneurially driven individuals. In this position you will work with other self-motivated and highly organized individuals who possess strong problem-solving skills, creativity, emotional intelligence, and strive to cultivate a sense of belonging with teammates.

The desired candidate thrives on challenges and overcoming setbacks creatively and is excited to work within AltaThera’s cultural foundation by living our 5 Core Values:

Humble

Hungry

Adaptable

People Smart (Emotionally Intelligent)

Intellectually Curious

This is a fully onsite position at our Corporate Office at 311 S. Wacker, Chicago, IL.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The Senior Product Manager will play a critical role in leading the development and execution of marketing strategies for our pharmaceutical products. This role requires a combination of strategic leadership, strong analytical skills, and hands-on executional support to drive business growth and achieve company objectives.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Commercial Operations and the CEO you will take a leading role in driving company sales through a well-executed marketing plan. You will create metrics to track success of those efforts and adjusting as necessary to make a positive impact.

You will work closely with Company’s heads of Marketing, Strategy and Operations, Sales, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs, as well as with the Founder.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Execution

• Implement the marketing strategy, including the planning, development, and execution of the product marketing plan and related sales strategies, in collaboration with the Commercial Director. This includes (personal and non-personal) marketing initiatives and other strategies and tactics for building awareness, trial, and usage to meet or exceed net sales, volume and P&L targets.
• Organize and/or participate in all healthcare professional (HCP) advisory board meetings.
• Analyze and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Utilize CRM data to inform and update product marketing plan
• Manage product content for the Company's website and other digital media
• Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned products, providing training and support to internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.
• Stay current and in compliance with all corporate policies, government regulations, and evolving changes within the pharmaceutical industry.
  
  

Marketing Leadership

• Conduct regular market assessments and competitive analyses to identify market trends, opportunities, and threats, and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
• In collaboration with the Sr. Director, Commercial Operations develop the marketing strategy around accelerating adoption of AltaThera products by identifying market major barriers and define solutions resolve these
• In collaboration with the Sr. Director, Commercial Operations responsible for defining and managing budgets, including advertising and promotion, conferences and symposia, sales brochures and other product documentation, and digital media.
• Work closely with key opinion leaders (KOLs), hospital nurses, and hospital pharmacists to develop market segmentation and create and execute tactical plans.
• Partner internally with the Sales, Medical Affairs, finance, and market research teams, in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Commercial Operations Director, to align on strategic objectives and ensure effective execution of marketing plans.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship and professional guidance to junior marketing personnel in the office
• Lead the planning and execution of quarterly and annual National Sales & Marketing Meetings under direction of CEO.
• Demonstrated creativity to explore new approaches and concepts to respond to changing marketplace
  
  

Requirements:

Minimum of seven to ten years of progressive experience in marketing, product management, or a related field within the pharmaceutical, medical device or life sciences industry

Prior Experience In The Pharmaceutical Field Is Required.

Detailed understanding of FDA drug promotion requirements regarding written and oral communications.

Bachelor’s degree required in business, marketing, communications or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies for pharmaceutical products, including product launches and lifecycle management

• analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and be proactive in identifying project bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment towards common goals.
• to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• both strategic and tactical marketing capabilities.
• oral and written presentation skills with above average PowerPoint skills.
  
  

Must be self-motivated, able to inspire collaboration and transparency, data-driven, emotionally intelligent, creative, and have a passion for success.

Ability and desire to work full-time in-person at the Company’s downtown Chicago office.

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for medical conferences and advisory board meetings

What AltaThera Offers

THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!

Highly competitive base salary and bonus based on relevant experience

Eligible for equity participation/company ownership

Full benefits, including medical, dental, disability, vision insurance, and monthly CTA/Metra pass

401K plan plus company matching.

Gym membership in the office building’s gym

AltaThera promotes and supports individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinions. As an equal opportunity employer, AltaThera is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

Location:

AltaThera Pharmaceuticals

311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 6030

Chicago, IL 60606

Easily accessible by CTA