Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations

Who we are:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for genetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations to join our growing Marketing team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Director, Marketing Strategy & Operations will be responsible for ensuring the US Marketing Team is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities by managing US Marketing Operations for Marketing activities across HCP & Patient stakeholders across disease areas/indications. This person will be fully responsible for Marketing Operations as well as partner with other Marketing team members to contribute to the success of the anticipated Pyrukynd launch in Thalassemia & the Sickle Cell Disease market prep in the US. This position reports to the VP US Marketing. The role is an empowered member of the US Marketing team and ensures operational excellence and readiness throughout pre and post-launch of all indications/products in the US market. This person will be accountable for meeting key disease and brand objectives and contributing to revenue performance in the US market.

What you will do:

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Own US Marketing budget process, from development through execution, working closely with VP, US Marketing and Finance, to ensure thoughtful, aligned budget development to support the Marketing Plan, as well as continuous monitoring to ensure the US Marketing team stays within annual budget
• Responsible for all US Marketing operations including but not limited to Speaker bureau and speaker program operations, inventory management/fulfillment, MLR process and planning needs, etc.
• Identify opportunities to establish and continuously improve business practices and processes to maximize resources and achieve operational excellence across all US Marketing activities
• Provide strategic and tactical support to Thalassemia HCP, Patient, Digital marketing team members with marketing tactics in preparation for a successful launch of Pyrukynd in Thalassemia
• Contribute to the evaluation, opportunity assessment, market prep with Sickle Cell Disease in the US market
• Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members
• Be a trusted partner to VP US Marketing, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10 years of relevant experience; Consultant Work, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Marketing Operations
• Pharmaceutical marketing experience during a launch is required.
• Prior HCP or Patient Marketing Leadership experience a plus
• Prior rare disease marketing experience a plus
• Proven business acumen (e.g. business degree, MBA, and previous role(s) proving business acumen development)
• Strong organizational, managerial and leadership skills (including influence without formal authority)
• Excellent social competencies and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks
• Proven track record of holding self and others accountable
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Fast learner with strong ability to identify critical issues before they reach a crisis point and to timely develop and implement action items
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong operational skills and project/ timeline management capabilities
• Excellent command of computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Work Location:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities. 
• Flexibility. We are all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you are at your best, we are at our best. 
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We are continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We are an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.