Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Who We Are

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company. Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return. We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization. We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, and an emphasis on epilepsy.

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force in mid-February 2024. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector by increasing our field sales territories to 40 in early 2027. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years.

Position Description

The Marketing Specialist / Associate Product Manager will be an integral member of Aucta Pharmaceuticals’ Marketing team, supporting the development and execution of commercial initiatives across Aucta’s portfolio. Reporting into Marketing leadership, this role is designed for a PharmD with pharmaceutical sales experience who is looking to bring strong field knowledge, clinical understanding, and commercial perspective into a marketing role. The individual will help translate brand strategy into effective execution across HCP campaigns, field-facing initiatives, promotional materials, events, digital programs, and product launches. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can independently manage multiple projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and take ownership of initiatives from planning through execution.

This position will work closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, Market Access, Sales Operations, and external agency and vendor partners to support current brands and upcoming product launches.

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated, commercially minded PharmD with at least 2 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales experience and a strong interest in transitioning into or growing within pharmaceutical marketing. You understand the needs of the field and HCP customers and can apply that perspective to the development and execution of practical, impactful marketing initiatives. Prior pharmaceutical marketing, product management, or launch experience is a plus, but not required. You are organized, proactive, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to take ownership of projects with appropriate direction from Marketing leadership.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Own the day-to-day execution of assigned HCP marketing campaigns and initiatives, including email, direct mail, digital, and field-facing programs.
• Support the development of promotional materials and sales tools, translating brand strategy and field insights into practical resources for the sales organization.
• Provide messaging and selling oversight to guide the implementation of inside sales support services.
• Coordinate promotional materials through the MLR/PRC review process, including submission preparation, tracking, revisions, approvals, and final production.
• Manage assigned projects from kickoff through completion, maintaining timelines, deliverables, approvals, and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with external vendors, and other partners to execute marketing initiatives on strategy, on time, and within approved budgets.
• Support product launch and pre-launch activities, including development of launch materials, field resources, training support, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Coordinate congresses, conferences, advisory boards, speaker programs, and other HCP-focused events in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.
• Partner closely with Sales and Sales Operations to understand field needs, gather feedback, support field initiatives, and ensure marketing programs are executable and relevant to customer needs.
• Support digital and omnichannel initiatives, including email campaigns, rep-triggered emails, websites, CRM-enabled programs, and other HCP engagement channels.
• Monitor campaign execution and performance, summarize key metrics and field feedback, and help identify opportunities to optimize future initiatives.
• Maintain organized tracking of marketing projects, promotional materials, inventory, vendor deliverables, and key deadlines.
• Develop a working understanding of Aucta products, disease states, competitors, customers, and market dynamics and apply this knowledge to marketing execution.
• Collaborate effectively across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, Market Access, Sales Operations, and other functions while adhering to applicable company policies and pharmaceutical promotional requirements.

Minimum Qualifications for this role are as follows:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales experience required; CNS/neurology or specialty pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare marketing experience is a plus, including experience with HCP marketing, product promotion, digital campaigns, field materials, or brand initiatives.
• Product launch or pre-launch experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical commercial environment, HCP engagement, field execution, and customer needs.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and ability to drive assigned projects through completion.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively collaborate with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory/Legal, Market Access, Sales Operations, agencies, and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Outlook. Familiarity with CRM platforms, digital marketing tools, and pharmaceutical MLR/PRC processes is a plus. Ability to travel as needed for company meetings, field engagements, congresses, and other business activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving commercial environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong clinical acumen and ability to learn, interpret, and appropriately communicate product and disease-state information in support of marketing initiatives.

Salary Range

Aucta Pharmaceuticals considers a combination of the candidate’s education, training, experience, location, external market, and internal value when determining compensation. Salary and incentive eligibility, if applicable, will be determined based on the final scope and level of the position.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled