Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.
The Opportunity
The Associate Director, HCP Marketing will be a critical member of the Marketing team and will be responsible for leading the healthcare professional (HCP) engagement strategy to support the launch of avexitide for post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH). This role will focus on identifying, understanding and engaging key HCP segments, including thought leaders and early adopters, to build awareness of PBH and the role of avexitide in its treatment. This individual will partner closely with the sales force and field-facing teams, including Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), to ensure aligned, educational, and impactful engagement with the HCP community. Through the development of targeted promotional strategies and educational initiatives, this individual will help shape the HCP understanding of PBH, drive informed clinical dialogue and support successful product adoption at launch.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented HCP marketer to build a high-impact engagement platform in a complex and underserved therapeutic area.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the HCP marketing strategy to support the launch of avexitide in the U.S., with a focus on raising awareness and understanding of post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) among key clinical audiences
- Identify and prioritize HCP targets, including early adopters, influencers, and thought leaders, to inform segmentation, messaging, engagement strategies, and opportunities for advisory boards and speaker programs
- Develop and deploy unbranded and branded educational materials and tools, speaker content and engagement tools across personal and non-personal channels to support HCP understanding of PBH and avexitide
- Partner closely with the sales force and TLLs to align on field strategies, deliver compelling resources and ensure consistent and aligned execution across U.S. regions
- Create field-facing resources, engagement tools and training (e.g., leave-behinds, visual aids, digital content, trainings, etc.) that support effective HCP conversations and reinforce key clinical messages
- Lead the planning and execution of HCP-focused conference and symposium activities, including booth presence, branded and unbranded materials, and sponsored programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Drive the planning and execution of advisory boards and speaker program activities, including associated content development
- Oversee tracking of budget accruals, forecasts, and actuals, and ensure successful and timely completion of projects within budget
- Manage the end-to-end process for the development, review / approval, printing, and fulfillment of all HCP-facing materials
- Help manage external agencies and partners to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables that meet agreed-upon objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, and budgets
- Ensure compliance with all Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) requirements in the development and deployment of HCP-facing materials
- Leverage customer and market insights, claims, and performance data to develop insight-driven marketing strategy and content, continuously optimize programs and identify opportunities for innovation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience, with at least 3 years focused on HCP Marketing
- Proven success in developing and executing HCP engagement strategies
- Experience supporting field teams and partnering with Sales, Field Marketing and Thought Leader Liaison to drive brand messaging and education
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical information into clear, compelling promotional messaging for HCP audiences
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Effectively managing external partners, agencies and budgets
- Navigate Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review and approval processes
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and a results-oriented mindset
Preferred Requirements
- Advanced degree; PharmD preferred
- Experience in rare disease or product launch environments
- Familiarity in digital HCP engagement, thought leader strategy and clinically complex therapeutic areas
Work Location and Conditions
- At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii Michigan and Tennessee.
- You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
- You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.
Compensation
The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.
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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.
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