Associate Marketing Director, Oncology

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for rare diseases, focusing on providing treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, better diagnoses, and improved treatment access in endocrinology, metabolic, hematology and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:    Head of Marketing, Oncology
Direct Report(s):    None
Areas Managed:    Oncology Marketing

Overview

The Associate Director of Oncology Marketing is accountable for leading the development and execution of marketing strategies for Sylvant, the only FDA-approved therapy for idiopathic multicentric castleman’s disease. This role involves partnering closely with cross-functional colleagues to drive impactful, insight-led marketing strategies that elevate brand performance, advance disease and brand awareness, and enhance patient and provider engagement. The role requires strong scientific acumen, strategic marketing expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into compelling, business-relevant initiatives. The Associate Director fosters collaboration, leads with clarity and purpose, and ensures that brand objectives and financial targets are met through thoughtful planning, proactive problem-solving, seamless execution across all initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Direct the development & implementation of creative/innovative, patient-centric, and appropriate brand marketing strategies and brand plans that are fully integrated across the matrix to ensure accuracy and timely execution
•    End-to-end ownership of tactical implementation and continuous evaluation of tactic effectiveness, optimization of investment, and advice on future planning
•    Develop impactful HCP and patient-facing marketing resources informed by customer insights and market dynamics 
•    Develop and deploy omnichannel strategies that align with customer needs and drive measurable impact across priority touchpoints
•    Experience in strategically implementing peer-to-peer education to drive brand awareness and disease state education
•    Comfortable with leveraging AI-enabled tools for field force enablement and omnichannel deployment
•    Effectively navigate promotional review committee (PRC) processes to ensure timely approval and compliant execution
•    Collaborate closely with sales training and field leadership to support field force education, ensuring strong understanding and pull-through of marketing strategy, messaging, and promotional materials.
•    Manage third-party/external vendors to support plans and activities, e.g., advertising firms and other outside parties.  Manage third-party firm performance through all stages of delivery.
•    Facilitate and ensure effective and efficient cross-functional collaboration and alignment with other marketing teams, sales, medical affairs, access, reimbursement, and others in and outside the Business Unit to meet or exceed brand objectives
•    Ensure all annual commercial objectives associated with assigned brands are achieved. This includes sales, patient target numbers, and other KPIs
•    Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.

Education and Experience

•    BA/BS is required; MBA preferred.
•    Minimum of 8 years of biopharma commercial experience, including 5+ years in marketing; background in sales-related function is a plus
•    Proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals and driving strong business performance
•    Demonstrated success in growing brands particularly in rare diseases is considered an advantage 
•    Previous significant experience in developing and executing integrated brand strategy and tactical plans.
•    Expertise in executing omnichannel strategy and advanced proficiency in AI-enabled tools that enhance customer/consumer engagement to drive brand awareness and performance
•    Ability to distill trends into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic and tactical decision‑making 
•    Strong ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including medical thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and other partners.
•    Skilled at fostering productive relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
•    Strong project management skills with the ability to proactively manage competing priorities
•    Personal drive, highly collaborative, perceptive, a problem solver and exhibit strategic insight and innovative agility
•    Self-starter who operates effectively both independently and within a team
•    Possess excellent communication skills that lead to proactive, clear internal and cross-collaboration communication.
•    Ability to navigate organization with minimal direction, while ensuring timely and high‑quality execution
•    Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast‑changing environment

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation.  Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.  
This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

•    This position is based at RRD’s Headquarters in New Jersey with remote flexibility.
•    This position requires moderate domestic travel.

FLSA Classification

•    This position is considered Exempt

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodate for qualified individual with disabilities.  

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.

Disclosures

Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $144,000 to $216,000
Other Types of Pay: Annual bonus
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life & ADD, short and long term disability insurance benefits. 
Retirement Benefits: 401k 
Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.