Epizyme, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to rewriting treatment for cancer and other serious diseases through novel epigenetic medicines. Epizyme is broadly developing its lead product candidate, tazemetostat, an oral, first-in-class EZH2 inhibitor, with studies underway in both solid tumors and hematological malignancies, as a monotherapy and combination therapy in relapsed and front-line disease. The company is also exploring development candidates in its novel G9a inhibitor program. By focusing on the genetic drivers of disease, Epizyme’s science seeks to match targeted medicines with the patients who need them.
Epizyme has assembled a world-class team with a passion for scientific innovation and a commitment to developing novel epigenetic therapies. Join a dynamic, diverse and fun work environment consistent with Epizymeâs cultural attributes for success: camaraderie, collaboration, disciplined, innovative, openness, patient-focused and resilient.
Key Responsibilities:
- As part of commercial leadership team, develop and execute the launch strategy for two indications for Tazemetostat in a 12-month period which have very different patient populations and target customers.
- Oversee Tazemetostat brand marketing, marketing operations and market access marketing functions to ensure brand launch success.
- Build, mentor, coach, motivate, oversee, and lead the marketing team while fostering a highly collaborative culture and serving as a leadership role model within the organization.
- Achieve sales targets for Epizymeâs products: successfully execute on strategy & tactics
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership, management and communication skills to inspire commercial team members to achieve high levels of performance.
- Identify & build marketing capabilities in alignment with the organizationâs short term objectives as well as the long-term vision.
- Support development of tazemetostat lifecycle management strategies as well as new product development opportunities for Epizyme in alignment with Corporate strategy.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to shape a customer centric culture that puts the patient first within the commercial organization and beyond.
- Partner closely with sales, market access, business insights & analytics, and medical affairs leadership along with other key stakeholders to develop and execute on aligned strategies to meet overall brand objectives.
- Partner with Corp Affairs and Advocacy to effectively introduce Epizyme as an epigenetics leader and specialty drug development player.
- Partner closely with business insights & analytics team to understand sales trends and identify strategic opportunities for growth.
- Ensures that all promotional activities and related communications and programs are in full compliance with Medical, Legal, Regulatory and Company guidelines.
Education & Requirements:
- BA/BS degree, MBA preferred; plus 15+ years of pharmaceutical marketing experience preferably in US oncology/hematology, specifically lymphoma. Global strategic marketing experience a plus.
- Proven track record of successful launch experience, preferably in oncology/hematology.
- Experience in startup environment.
- Excellent organizational awareness including savvy in developing effective cross-departmental relationships.
- Proven track record of success in strategic agility and thinking; business acumen, and innovation.
- Experience in building or contributing to organizational transformative change and corresponding infrastructure.
- Strong oral / written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build a high-performing team and culture.
- Maintains the highest level of integrity and acts in accordance with company compliance / legal guidelines at all times.
- Position based in Cambridge, MA.
- Travel requirement estimated at 40%.
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