Associate Manager, Marketing - Neurology (Rare Disease)

Overview The Associate Manager, Marketing (Rare Disease) is a key member of the Marketing team responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives that drive brand performance and organizational objectives. Working closely with the Brand Lead, this individual will serve as the operational lead across key brand initiatives, ensuring excellence in execution, cross-functional alignment, and compliance throughout all marketing activities. This role will partner with Marketing Centers of Excellence, Sales, Sales Training, Commercial Operations, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Patient Services, and external agency partners to deliver impactful HCP and patient-facing initiatives. The Associate Manager will play a critical role in managing promotional review processes, brand materials, digital channel execution, budget tracking, vendor management, and project timelines while helping translate strategic priorities into actionable marketing programs. Responsibilities Brand Execution & Commercial Support Partner with the Brand Lead to execute strategic and tactical marketing plans aligned with business objectives. Support the development and implementation of HCP and patient marketing initiatives across personal, non-personal, digital, and field channels. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate customer insights into actionable marketing tactics and support lifecycle management initiatives. Support sales force execution through development and maintenance of promotional materials, training support, and field pull-through initiatives. Monitor brand performance, market trends, and competitive activity, providing recommendations for optimization and continuous improvement. Promotional Review, Content Management & Omnichannel Execution Lead the end-to-end management of promotional materials through Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance (MAP) review processes. Conduct initial review of content to ensure alignment with brand strategy, messaging, claims, and visual identity. Manage the development, approval, implementation, maintenance, expiration, and retirement of promotional materials. Maintain the rare disease products claims library, reference repository, and promotional material inventory. Partner with Marketing Centers of Excellence and agency partners to support digital channel execution, omnichannel initiatives, and content deployment. Project Management & Operational Excellence Lead assigned brand initiatives and tactical projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Manage project timelines, stakeholder communications, production schedules, and workflow prioritization. Coordinate agency and vendor activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance expectations. Develop and maintain processes that improve operational efficiency and executional excellence across the brand team. Financial Management & Stakeholder Engagement Support management of the product marketing budget, spend tracking, invoice reconciliation, purchase orders, and reporting. Manage vendor onboarding, contracts, and budget-related activities. Partner with Patient Services, Advocacy, Sales, Medical Affairs, and external organizations to support disease awareness, patient identification, and customer engagement initiatives. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, FDA regulations, and applicable industry guidelines. Lead and/or participate in additional projects and tasks as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or related commercial experience. Rare disease experience preferred. Demonstrated experience managing promotional review workflows through Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance processes. Experience with Veeva PromoMats or similar content review systems required. Working knowledge of FDA regulations, OPDP guidance, and pharmaceutical promotional compliance. Demonstrated project management experience with multiple concurrent initiatives. Experience managing agencies, vendors, budgets, timelines, and operational processes. Familiarity with CRM and omnichannel marketing platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate insights into action. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinker, Highly Motivated, Strong Written and Verbal Communications, Project Management, Teamwork/Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, Results Oriented, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Professionalism, Presentation Skills. Working Conditions: Hybrid role based in Xeris’ Chicago office requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site. On-site requirement may change at management’s discretion. Periodic evening and weekend work may be required. Travel approximately 15–20%.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated base salary range for this position is $99,000 to $120,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process. Other Information NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job Locations US-IL-Chicago Title Associate Manager, Marketing - Neurology (Rare Disease)

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Category Marketing Type Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.