Senior Director/Vice President, Hematology Marketing

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Company Overview: Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.   Position Overview: Beam is looking for a highly motivated, strategic and driven commercial leader to join our growing Hematology Franchise. The Senior Director / Vice President, Hematology Marketing will drive brand strategy development, commercial launch readiness and execution for Beam’s lead asset, Risto-cel, an ex vivo autologous hematopoietic stem cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of severe sickle cell disease (SCD). This is a high impact role for Beam’s potential first product commercialization. The successful candidate plays a critical role in leading the marketing and marketing operations team. The Senior Director / Vice President, Hematology Marketing , reports into the SVP, US GM. Responsibilities: • Develops and leads brand strategy for Risto-cel and ensures alignment across key cross-functional stakeholders including Medical, Market Access, Key Account Management Team and Technical Operations. • Owns development of brand positioning, messaging, and competitive strategy. • Leads commercial launch readiness and execution in close collaboration with cross-functional partners. • Directs HCP and Patient marketing strategy and oversees tactical execution by agency partners and marketers. • Leads team of marketing, insights and marketing operations professionals. • Oversees generation of customer and market insights through primary and secondary research, competitive intelligence and Advisory Boards. • Leads scenario planning, risk management, and contingency strategies for launch, including forecasting and supply chain coordination. • Budget management. Qualifications: • BS/BA in a relevant academic field; MBA, MD, PhD, or other graduate degree strongly preferred. • Minimum 12 years business experience within the pharma/biotech/biopharma space. • Proven track record of developing and executing brand strategies in highly cross-functional environments. • Experience in cell and gene therapy is a must. • U.S. launch experience is a must. • Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. • Must be capable of managing and prioritizing multiple activities. • Can operate in two worlds — big picture orientation with attention to detail. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative nature with strong ability to influence, motivate, inspire, encourage and develop others. • Demonstrated people management experience and development capabilities required. • Builds effective teams that work well across functions and groups. • Strong business and financial capabilities. • Advanced communication and presentation skills required. • Experience in both large and small company environments a plus. • Role is based in Cambridge, MA. • Ability to travel 25% as needed. The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined ba

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