Associate Director, HCP Marketing (Rare Disease)
Essential Job Functions
- Translate HCP insights into clear marketing strategies, channel plans, and tactical recommendations
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to align messaging, understand field needs, and support HCP engagement
- Develop and execute HCP initiatives across field-facing and peer-to-peer channels with consistency and quality
- Lead agency partners in developing creative, content, and channel assets that meet strategic objectives
- Partner with commercial operations and omnichannel marketing teams to develop, analyze, and implement appropriate metrics to assess tactic and strategy effectiveness
- Support strategic planning by contributing insights, competitive intelligence, and recommendations for future HCP initiatives
- Partner with Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal teams to ensure all patient communications meet Xeris and FDA/OPDP standards.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Lead and develop an Associate Marketing Manager, providing coaching, performance management, prioritization support, and professional development opportunities.
Skills And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceuticals or healthcare, with at least 4 years in brand marketing roles. HCP marketing experience preferred.
- Previous people management experience preferred, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Demonstrated track record of developing marketing strategies and executing tactical plans.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical advertising and promotion regulations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and external agencies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Familiarity with market research, KPIs, and CRM systems like Veeva.
- Strong understanding of and hands-on experience in managing workflows through legal and regulatory promotional review process.
- Demonstrated understanding of FDA regulations and guidance regarding advertising and promotion of prescription drug and biologic products.
- Strong understanding of and hands-on experience in managing workflows through legal and regulatory promotional review process.
Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Skills
- Problem Solving
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Written and Verbal Communications
- Presentation skills
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Starter
Working Conditions
- Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations.
- Periodic overnight travel.
- Willing to travel approximately 15-20%, required for meetings, conferences, and patient engagement events.
- This is a hybrid role based in Xeris’ Chicago office and requires a minimum of three days per week on-site.
- On-site requirements may change at management’s discretion.
Pay Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $230,000.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
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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.