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Lead, Upstream and Patient Marketing

$161.93k - $243.5k
Full-time

Astellas Pharma

Role Description

The Lead, Patient & Upstream Marketing is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of patient-centric and upstream marketing initiatives to drive diagnosis, treatment initiation, and persistence for IZERVAY.

  • Provides strategic leadership and oversight of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing, patient engagement programs, and upstream healthcare provider (HCP) marketing.
  • Ensures patient activation and upstream demand generation efforts are integrated with broader brand strategy and commercial priorities.
  • Manages a team of three direct reports (2 Patient Marketers and 1 Upstream Marketer).
  • Accountable for delivering a high-impact, insight-driven, and compliant marketing approach that drives measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA preferred).
  • 10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience with strong US brand marketing experience.
  • Proven experience in DTC marketing and campaign execution, including media planning and optimization.
  • Experience leading patient-centric initiatives (adherence, education, support programs).
  • Experience in HCP marketing, including non-personal promotion and/or congress engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence without authority.

Requirements

  • Experience in ophthalmology, retina, or specialty markets.
  • Experience managing large marketing budgets and agency partners.
  • Experience in upstream/referral network development strategies.
  • Prior experience in launch or high-growth brand environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down.
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions.
  • Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
  • Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
  • Referral bonus program.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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