Brand Marketing Associate Director - Anktiva

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.
Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Brand Marketing Associate Director will play a vital leadership role in the ongoing commercial/brand expansion of Anktiva. The position will focus on expanding ImmunityBio’s presence in the product segment.  The Associate Director will take a leading role in the development and implementation of brand marketing strategies across assigned channels. This individual will be a key point of contact with all key internal and external stakeholders in executing current and future marketing efforts supporting the growth of all products in the U.S. and Canada markets.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development of product marketing strategy and implementation plans, including the creation of disease-specific messaging, initiatives, promotional materials, and promotional education programs

• Lead Patient Strategy Development and work with agency partners to execute within an omnichannel execution approach.

• Lead the development for brand marketing planning and tools for market access as well as build the value story with the Market Access team to drive product growth in assigned segment (.e., Payor, Government)

• Create and execute a comprehensive, integrated tactical plan including digital initiatives to drive peer-to-peer education and awareness across hospitals and integrated delivery networks (IDNs) nationally and locally

• Partner with the Training Director to identify and develop product focused sales training

• Partner with Brand Director and data analytics team to develop materials, presentations, scorecards/measurements for internal and external audiences to articulate strategy, validate key metrics, and track execution, effectiveness and financial implications 

• Assist in the management of the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) process by being the brand lead in process improvement with key internal stakeholders in Medical, Legal & Regulatory Affairs

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local and national key opinion leaders (KOLs)

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with other functional areas and internal strategic partners (i.e. Sales, Promotional Review Committee, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Legal etc.)

• Play key role in managing agency and external vendor relationships

• Ensure marketing spend is tracking to target

• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, business, marketing or other relevant specialty with 8+ years of commercial and/or marketing experience required

• Master’s Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

• 4+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with experience in managing and launching a specialty or biotech product required

• Proven track record of developing marketing strategies and tactics, with a focus on solid implementation of tactics through a combination of individual and team efforts required

• Experience with managing complex commercial challenges requiring detailed analyses and presentation of strategic recommendations required

• Experience in managing external agencies and vendors on a day-to-day basis, and managing promotional budgets required

• Solid experience in executing omni channel marketing programs required

• Experience in marketing drugs and/or devices in oncology, rare diseases or orphan therapeutic areas is highly preferred

• Pan Tumor brand marketing experience is a major plus

• Prior sales and/or sales management experience is a definite asset

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Outstanding, proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and navigate effectively in a matrix environment

• Comfortable and effective within a rapidly changing start-up environment

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong business and scientific acumen

• A high level of comfort and interest in understanding complex scientific concepts and content

• A proven track record of being an effective, results-oriented project leader

• Must possess a strong ability to drive multiple projects across functional areas, and work independently when appropriate, in teams and as a sub-team lead

• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, energy and enthusiasm; brings a positive, can-do approach to all challenges

• Works with an appropriate sense of urgency

• Detail-oriented with impeccable organization skills

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

• Strong sense of ethics and responsibility

• Understanding of U.S. reimbursement and distribution channels is preferred

• Understanding of the U.S. selling environment especially the P&T process preferred

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works remotely

• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours.  May be required to work some weekends if necessary for medical conventions and tradeshows.

•  Flexibility is available with manager approval.

• Ability to travel >30% of time

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$170,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $187,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.