Associate Director, Channel Governance Lead

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid As Associate Director, Marketing Program Governance, you will help transform digital and channel marketing across the US Integrated Marketing Organization (IMO) by establishing consistent, compliant governance across brands. You will strengthen accountability and accelerate digital experiences through proactive risk management, efficient operational processes, audit strategies, universal content standards, and clearly documented process mapping. In this highly visible role, you will shape the strategy, delivery, and management of marketing programs, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on how the organization executes. This position will be based in East Hanover, NJ and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Please note that this role would not provide relocation, and only local candidates will be considered. This position will require limited travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).   Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Partner with marketing technology, privacy, regulatory, medical, and operations teams to launch compliant marketing capabilities. • Establish consistent channel execution requirements that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency. • Advance digital innovation across brands, applying an enterprise mindset and AI where appropriate. • Lead governance projects and provide expertise across channels, including headquarters-led email, electronic health records, and SMS. • Use Agile practices to standardize content requirements, workflows, stakeholder responsibilities, and channel documentation. • Gather requirements, define technical specifications, and test solutions before deployment. • Strengthen the Material Approval Process (MAP) through cross-brand oversight and centralized content capabilities, ensuring MAP/MIST and channel compliance. • Align stakeholders on program strategy and scope, and clearly communicate opportunities, risks, and benefits to senior leaders. • Develop presentations, reference guides, system instructions, and Working Practice Documents; support internal and external audits and inquiries. • Use structured feedback and optimization cycles to improve content lifecycles, operational efficiency, and marketing performance while meeting commercial and compliance requirements. Essential Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Digital Media, Computer Science, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.  • 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and/or digital marketing operations, including product, marketing, or technology launch experience. • At least 1 year of experience in management consulting, IT consulting, or analytics. • Working knowledge of FDA and pharmaceutical advertising and promotion guidelines, with proficiency in medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review and approval processes. • Deep understanding of advertising and creative development, digital channel requirements, and policies governing the digital ecosystem. • Proficiency in MLR systems such as Veeva Vault PromoMats, Aprimo Marketing Cloud, or similar digital asset management (DAM), workflow, or channel execution applications, plus Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. • Strong project and process management skills, including applying Agile methodology, identifying and mitigating risks, and delivering results under tight deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, challenge the status quo, engage stakeholders at all organizational levels including senior leaders, and facilitate consensus in a rapidly changing environment. • Aptitude for developing emerging talent into leaders.   Desirable Requirements • At least 2 years of fu