Director, HCP Marketing (US, Rare Disease)
Job Description
Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.
But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Director, HCP Marketing, to join the US Pharmaceuticals team.
Scope of the role:
The Director of HCP Marketing will support the development of healthcare professional (HCP) marketing strategy and execution to support the successful US launch of LYNAVOY. This role is accountable for ensuring launch readiness, driving awareness and adoption, and establishing a compelling and compliant value proposition with target HCP audiences.
The Director will partner closely with the Senior Director, HCP Marketing, as well as with Omnichannel & Digital Marketing Director, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Analytics, and Compliance to translate brand strategy into high impact HCP engagement across personal, non-personal, and educational channels throughout pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.
This individual will collaborate in defining the Brand Strategy and will ensure full consistency with HCP Marketing positioning and messaging adopted in personal channels. The Director will also collaborate with the Senior Director, Consumer Marketing, to translate HCP educational messaging into patient talking points.
Your key responsibilities:
HCP Marketing Strategy & Launch Execution
- Work with HCP marketing lead to define LYNAVOY brand strategy and launch milestones, in particular for peer-to-peer and medical education activities
- Co-create future LYNAVOY Annual Brand Plan with the other Marketing functions, including accountability for strategic direction, tactical planning, and budget management
- Translate market research, field intelligence, and customer insights into actionable HCP promotional strategies
- Define KPIs to track success of owned marketing activities
HCP Promotion & Field Enablement
- Lead development of peer-to-peer promotional materials, including promotional medical education events such as speaker training, congress symposia, product theatre
- Partner closely with Sales leadership and Sales Training to ensure effective rollout and execution of speaker bureau-related promotional initiatives
- Drive clear, compliant and timely field communications to ensure successful implementation of field-based programs
Congress, Education & Thought Leader Engagement
- Lead national and regional congress strategy and execution, including messaging, materials, and on-site activation
- Develop and execute a comprehensive HCP education strategy, including peer-to-peer programs and promotional medical education
- Build and manage speaker programs, including faculty identification, training, content development, and performance monitoring
- Develop structured engagement plans with national and regional thought leaders aligned to launch priorities
Cross Functional & Compliance Leadership
- Act as a key connector across other Marketing Functions, Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, and Analytics, for owned activities
- Ensure all owned promotional activities meet regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements and reflect the highest ethical standards
- Own LMR process for owned activities
- Support market research initiatives and provide commercial input into evidence generation and lifecycle planning
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 8–10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech HCP marketing or related commercial experience
- Demonstrated US product launch experience; pre-approval and launch planning experience strongly preferred
- Experience in liver, metabolic, or related chronic disease areas preferred
- Ability to work onsite at the US headquarters office in Morristown, NJ, on a hybrid basis (2-3 days a week)
- Proven ability to lead cross functionally in a fast-paced, launch-focused environment
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands on execution capability
- Demonstrated ability to influence, build alignment, and lead without direct authority
- Strong verbal, written, and executive level communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high visibility launch environment
- Unwavering commitment to integrity, compliance, and patient-focused decision making
- Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Alfasigma grows
- Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our Corporate Beliefs: Passion for Innovation; Think Big, Act Small; Learn to Dare; and Teams Build the Future
- Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment
Why Join Alfasigma:
At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.
Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.
Compensation & Benefits:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000. This represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, skillset, and performance.
The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package. Alfasigma USA also provides a competitive suite of benefits, including:
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided
• Plan coverage for domestic partners
• Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
• Numerous well-being and work/life programs
EEO Statement
Employment decisions at the Company are made without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected genetic information, marital or partnership status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This organization participates in E-Verify (E-Verify's Right to Work guidance can be found here: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf).