Associate Manager, Marketing - Neurology (Rare Disease)

Job Summary Associate Manager, Marketing – Neurology (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. The role partners with the Brand Lead and works closely with cross‑functional teams—including Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, and external agencies—to deliver impactful HCP and patient‑facing initiatives. Essential Job Functions 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 salesforce 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 product 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. Skills & 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. 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%. Compensation & Benefits Anticipated base salary range: $99,000 to $120,000. Employees are eligible for equity or long‑term incentive awards, where applicable. Field Sales role employees are eligible for a quarterly commission structure; non‑Sales role employees are eligible for an annual bonus. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, dental insurance options, 401(k) retirement benefits, and more for eligible employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and the Company’s employment selection decisions are based solely on job‑related factors. Disclaimer NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc