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Purpose:

 

The IZERVAY Commercial Brand Strategy Lead is responsible for leading and driving the development and implementation of the IZERVAY US Strategy and connection to tactical execution through leadership and close collaboration with the rest of the Brand Team. They will be responsible for the leading the Brand Planning process, Competitive Readiness and Life Cycle Management plans, working closely with key functional partners and the Commercial Head to understand key brand insights and performance factors, helping to mobilizing the team to address those insights, and other critical strategic projects.  Additionally, this colleague will be a key member of internal global and alliance teams.

 

The Commercial Lead reports directly to the IZERVAY Commercial Head and sits on the US IZERVAY Marketing Leadership team and will be a critical role in driving the success of the business.

 

This colleague is responsible for ensuring and modelling strong cross-functional alignment in the Brands@Center Operating Model and ensuring execution of strategy with key partners, especially other members of the brand team, alliance partner, Market Access, Global Marketing, CI, Sales, Training, Regulatory, Legal, Medical Affairs, and agencies.

 

Specific responsibilities will evolve based on the needs and lifecycle of the brand, and competencies required on specific projects.

 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 

Leading the development of the US Strategic Plan and Tactical Plan and approved budget across the IZERVAY alliance and in alignment with global colleagues Leading the Life Cycle Management plan for IZERVAY across cross functional and alliance partners and ensuring strong alignment and execution. Development and implementation of competitive readiness plans. In collaboration with Commercial Insights Lead, to lead the team in actioning against key insights and market events. Lead development and completion of executive reporting (QBR, MBR, IR) and forecasting with Commercial Head and other cross functional partners. Together with the Commercial Head, this role will be a key day-to-day contact for brand leadership with our alliance partner: member of IZERVAY Joint Commercialization Committee. As key member of IZERVAY Marketing Leadership Team, lead and implement other initiatives to support team and overall brand and/or enterprise as assigned. Ensure all work is completed in an ethical and compliant manner.

 

Quantitative Dimensions:

 

Financial and brand performance. Marketing strategy, management, and execution. Customer satisfaction and experience – enabling strong, business-centric, collaborative relationships with customers, both internal and external. Driving business performance through effective cross-functional team dynamics and collaborative initiatives. Contributes with an enterprise mindset by leveraging and sharing best practices across the organization. Efficient use of resources including management of vendors, negotiation for services both internally and externally, and monitoring of budgets.

 

Organizational Context:

 

This individual will report to the US Commercial Head, IZERVAY. This position will need to fully develop working relationships with external partners and internal colleagues from other departments (including global, medical affairs, market research, legal, and regulatory) as well as multiple functions within the alliance partner. Frequent contact and collaboration with Commercial Heads and/or associated senior level colleagues across functions is expected. This role requires high levels of collaboration for success and will need to be consistently demonstrated through the sharing of ideas that leads to creative solutions.