Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations

at  Agios Pharmaceuticals

WHO WE ARE:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

WORK LOCATION:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee’s individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.

• Own US Marketing budget process, from development through execution, working closely with VP, US Marketing and Finance, as well as US Marketing team members, to ensure thoughtful, aligned budget development to support the Marketing Plan, as well as continuous monitoring to ensure the US Marketing team stays within annual budget
• Responsible for US Marketing operations including but not limited to Speaker bureau and speaker program operations, inventory management/fulfillment, MLR process and planning needs, US Marketing team meetings etc.
• Identify opportunities to establish and continuously improve business practices and processes to maximize resources and achieve operational excellence across all US Marketing activities
• Take on responsibility for key strategic and tactical marketing tactics & projects in preparation for a successful launch of Pyrukynd in Thalassemia in the US market
• Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members
• Be a trusted partner to VP US Marketing, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities.
• Travel requirement - 15-20%