Director, Marketing - International TTR

Director, Marketing - International TTR BUOverviewAt Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, we are leading the RNAi Revolution — translating Nobel Prize-winning science into a new class of transformative medicines that target diseases at their genetic source.We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Marketing – International TTR BU, to drive the management and continued success of our TTR amyloidosis franchise across international markets.Based in Zug, Switzerland, this hybrid role requires regular presence in the Zug office to collaborate with regional and cross-functional colleagues.The role will support and challenge country teams in tailoring the global strategy to regional and local market specifics while maintaining global alignment; drive and track focused execution of cross-functional tactics; and share learnings and best practices across countries. It will lead the Regional Marketeers Forum (Equity Team), ensuring excellent alignment and communication between countries and the regional organization. The position will also deliver region-level tactical platforms to support countries in execution (e.g., select EU congress activities, marketing materials, and other tactics).This position will report to the Head of Regional Commercial, International TTR BU, and work closely with the regional TTR Medical and Access teams.Key ResponsibilitiesIn close collaboration with global and local product teams, ensure deep local market and stakeholder insights to inform local tailoring of the strategy and tactics and to help inform the global strategy.Support and challenge country product teams to “localize” the strategy for products, and monitor and challenge execution including adoption of the must have tactics internally referred to as “Signature initiatives”Support local strategic and tactical planning and execution, e.g., coverage of all key sources of business identified in the patient flow, local translation of positioning and competitive differentiation, local tactics including customer and healthcare stakeholder engagementSupport patient identification programs and solutionsSupport market access activities related to TTR franchise – together with the market access team, drive pricing and access strategy and execution, including innovative value propositionsEnsure high quality revenue and volume forecasting adn brand investment deployment across countries and sources of business. Ensure appropriate resources fo critical launch activities across the organizationEnsure detailed launch tracking to allow early course correction, including patient uptake by segment and execution of key tactics in close collaboration with the launch excellence teamDrive a high performing cross-functional regional product team that manages the launch execution together seamlesslyProvide high quality input to the global program teams, fully aligned with and endorsed by the International BU Leadership Team (BULT), to support lifecycle management, trial design, help shape global product strategies and tactics, and identify and share best practices globallyDevelop and provide countries with tactical materials tailored to the International context and in line with the global strategy, e.g. message platform and marketing materials, modules to support value-based solutions, multichannel stakeholder engagement initiatives, regional congress activitiesCoordinate activities of supporting functions to avoid any overlap and intelligent collaboration with business operations functions such as sales force effectiveness, training, events, launch excellence, incentivesEnsure excellent collaboration with the medical teams such as global medical leads, regional medical directors, patient advocacy, diagnostics, with best-in-class compliance of all activities with relevant rules and regulationsAct as a role model fully embodying the Alnylam values, with great attention to legal, regulatory, and compliance rules, excellent communication, collaborative attitude with other functions and global / countries, and patient centricity.QualificationsMBA, MSc or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in science is preferableSignificant (e.g., 10+ years) commercial experience in pharma/biotech, including rare diseases / specialty pharmaGreat knowledge of TTR therapeutic areaProven experience of supporting / driving successful product launches – ideally with direct accountability, but could be indirect experience for a great candidateOutstanding understanding of specialty care commercialization in International geographies, particularly in the rare disease space, including Market Access key success factorsExtensive experience in Marketing / commercial strategy, at country or regional/global level: excellent understanding of marketing and commercial strategy (segmentation, differentiation,...)Strong business and financial acumenRelentless external focus, testing all plans against market and customer insightsOutstanding strategic thinking combined with strong execution leadership – demonstrated ability to ensure outstanding execution in multi-country matrix leadership roleIntellectual agility, able to handle the complexity of countriesInspirational leader, able to energize and motivate cross-functional and cross-country virtual teams; Self-confidence to help others shine and to win as a teamOrganizational flexibility and outstanding listening skills; comfortable and track record of operating and influencing in all directions in a global network/matrix environmentExcellent communication and collaboration abilities including fluent EnglishMatrix and Line leadership experience, e.g. as Business Unit Director in a country. People Management experience ideally or potential / emotional intelligenceBroad understanding of various dimensions of biotech / pharma operations: compliance, legal, regulatory rules.Strong network/matrix stakeholder communications skills with both global and in- country teamsAttitude and ability to ensure a high performing cross-functional regional product team that manages the market growth and launch execution together seamlessly, with great collaboration and communicationExcellent understanding of applicable compliance, regulatory, and legal rules for commercial activitiesWhy Alnylam?At Alnylam, we are driven by a shared purpose — to change patients’ lives through RNAi therapeutics. Our core values — Fiercely Innovative, Open Culture, Purposeful Urgency, Passion for Excellence, and Commitment to People — guide how we work, collaborate, and lead.We are proud to be consistently recognized as a Top Employer globally and to foster an inclusive environment where employees can thrive, bring their authentic selves to work, and make a real difference.Join us in turning scientific possibility into reality — and be part of the RNAi Revolution.Apply now to learn more about this opportunity and our mission to transform patients’ lives.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.