Vice President, US Marketing

Job Description

Job Description

About SpringWorks Therapeutics:

SpringWorks Therapeutics, a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare tumors.  

We developed and are commercializing the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for adults with desmoid tumors and the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for both adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN).

At SpringWorks, we are committed to finding answers people with rare tumors need. We thrive in an atmosphere of passion and tenacity, fueled by the excitement of the possibilities science may unlock and driven to work with urgency because of the importance of our work. We value authenticity because diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles and abilities can only help us find the answers that people with rare tumors are looking for .

Your Role:

This role is accountable for leading the US Marketing Strategy and delivering the US P&L. Reporting to the SVP and Head of Rare Tumor Franchise, N.A., this role will be an integral member of the US Commercial Leadership Team who will help set the direction, culture, and focus for the Commercial Organization and support key strategic decisions. This individual is accountable for managing the annual US revenue and operating plans and securing investments to achieve strong performance and ambitious growth targets for inline and launch brands

This leader will champion the Company as a leader in Rare Diseases by establishing strong relationships with patient, advocacy, and clinician communities, as well as promoting the Company as partner of choice with major stakeholders. The role will serve as the internal subject matter expert regarding emerging trends in the US healthcare ecosystem, with a keen eye on its evolution and impact on rare disease and oncology management. The role will drive prioritized focus towards patient identification as well as removal of barriers and enablement of access to care.

Location Classification – Hybrid: ​

This role will be required to work onsite 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday), or more depending on business needs. #LI-Hybrid 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides subject matter expertise & thought leadership and supports the SVP and Head of Rate Tumors Franchise, NA with decision-making on critical business challenges and opportunities shaping the commercial business and briefs executive management on relevant US market developments to inform corporate strategy and development.
• Drives the vision, design, and development of US Marketing capabilities, including roles, accountabilities, and systems, and ensures marketing function is scaled appropriately and offers insights and visibility on cross-functional capability needs.
• Provides a clear vision for the US Commercial Organization for efforts related to marketing and brand management by driving engagement and alignment across business partners in the US, including Commercial sub-teams, Medical, Supply Chain, Corporate Affairs, Legal and Compliance, Regulatory, and other relevant stakeholders to achieve alignment on strategy and plans.
• Shapes launch planning excellence and go-to-market strategies for the US. Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor on US product label development and competitive positioning of rare disease and oncology products.
• Hires, mentors and develops talent in alignment with business needs and succession goals for Commercial and the broader Company, championing a learning and teaching environment.
• Ensures US Commercial strategy reflects the voice of US patients and customers through oversight of insights and strategy development, working directly with functions to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key healthcare stakeholders
• Manages the US P&L, including growth and stability of revenue, delivering the monthly and annual financial goals, and continuously evaluating scenarios and opportunities to improve margin and profitability.
• Partners as needed with global teams and represents the US on BD/in licensing opportunities, and around LCM strategies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Role Requirements:

• Education:  
  • Bachelor's degree (business or related disciplines)
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Minimum of 7+ related experience in leadership roles in marketing, sales and other commercial functions with experience in brand leadership, in-line marketing, specialty marketing, and P&L
• 5+ years people leadership experience with 1 year managing multiple functions
• Field experience a plus
• Recent US launch experience in rare disease and/or oncology strongly preferred
• Experience in managing commercial partnerships and co-promotions
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and developing teams in sales, marketing and related commercial functions
• Strong matrix leadership
• Strong general management
• Recent experience leading teams and self in high growth, fast paced, and start-up like environments
• Refined executive presentation skills
• Excellent ability to engage, influence and navigate senior and complex stakeholders
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
• Strong ability to motivate and develop team
• Proactive with preference for advising and coaching colleagues
• Agile in an evolving environment
• Innovative mindset to do things creatively and differently
• Resilient with the ability to influence and deliver in an ambiguous environment
• Strong learning agility
• Strategically minded, operationally excellent
• 50% Travel Required

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $269,600.00 - $370,700.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

We offer best-in-class benefits for our team of SpringWorkers who work with urgency on behalf of patients suffering from devastating diseases. Interested in learning more, review additional information here Benefits.

EEO Statement:
SpringWorks maintains an EEO Policy providing for equitable opportunities for employment and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religion, religious creed, age, alienage or citizenship status, veteran status, military status, physical or mental disability, past or present history of mental disorder, medical condition, AIDS/HIV status, sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, genetic predisposition, genetic information, protected medical leaves, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offense, political affiliation and any and all other characteristics or categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. SpringWorks treats all employees and applicants fairly in the selection process (and in other personnel activities) by giving all employees and applicants the same opportunities for employment. SpringWorks' Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is intended to ensure that there are no barriers that would prevent members of a protected group from a fair and equitable opportunity to be hired, promoted, or to otherwise take advantage of employment opportunities.

This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, placement, job assignment, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Any violation of this Policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Privacy:
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