Executive Director, International Marketing Lead – Global Atherosclerosis

Job Description: This position will be based at one of our Europe or Middle East locations to enable efficient travel to GCT markets and our region offices. It is an exciting time to join our company's CardioMetabolic & Respiratory (CARE) Team, as we build an industry leading CARE business and aspire to impact cardiovascular disease on a global scale. We have made significant progress advancing our broad pipeline this year. The Cardiometabolic business is a top corporate priority and expected to be a key growth driver for our company. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality globally. Our ability to make a meaningful impact on cardiovascular disease will be influenced by this team – this is an opportunity to join an organization of colleagues with high energy, passion and patient-driven purpose. Responsibilities
Market Engagement : Bridge between global strategy and market execution. Work closely with GCT markets, local CFTs, and regional teams to align to the global commercial strategy, support continuous improvement in execution and resource allocation, and build organizational excitement, momentum, confidence, and focus in atherosclerosis launches & portfolio. Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional partners (CMOs, RCLs, medical, policy, outcomes research, access, advocacy, etc.) to achieve shared objectives. Leadership & Facilitation : Lead routine monthly BUD forum, interface with BUDs and Franchise Leads of GCT markets and with the RCLs, and drive cross-market acceleration. Representation : Represent the needs of the markets within key cross-functional global teams (e.g. LEAD, GFLS, V&I) and drive action at the global level to enable regional and local success. Market Preparation : Prepare markets for potential future franchise launches (FDCs, CVOT) and anticipate competitive entrants. Commercial Execution : Lead a successful launch preparation and strong on-going performance through L3 Commercial Way of Working, driving standardization and customization of plans across markets and regions leveraging Global L3Next. Forecasting & Performance : Support refinement of forecasting assumptions to achieve appropriate ambition; provide feedback on global guidance and market assumptions to the GCL; lead forecasting alignment process with global and markets. Performance Consistency : Own international performance consistency + scalability. Provide market and region readiness/performance feedback to the GCL and International Leadership team, recommending acceleration as needed. HC Ecosystem & Guidelines : Champion and build workstreams for the integration of our key product into updated clinical practice guidelines. Partner with regional cross-functional teams to establish and enforce new LDL‑C Quality Measures and KPIs within target health systems. Clinical Inertia : Lead commercial central omnichannel customer experience that generates HCP urgency around early LDL‑C treatment. Scale patient activation programs that drive meaningful, proactive conversations about achieving target LDL‑C values. Access & Payer Landscape : Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure global pricing strategies translate into affordable, broad and early access in priority markets, removing systemic friction for prescribers. Differentiation : Co-create, secure buy‑in and execute scalable patient‑journey acceleration initiatives across markets, drive pre‑launch & early adoption. Ensure connectivity and awareness across global CFT and franchise team about external market environment dynamics, market opportunities, pre‑launch KPIs and suggest actions to drive greater patient and business impact. Leadership Excellence : Forge deep relationships across the enterprise and especially across GCT markets and regions and become an integral, well‑respected partner across the broad pharma commercial organization, including global, regional, and local markets. Serve as partner, coach, and mentor to franchises colleagues, including in the GCT Markets and regions. Innovative Working : Embrace new ways of working that enable greater effectiveness, efficiency, and connectivity, including AI, Agile, collaboration technologies, and embed analytics into decision making. Model an action‑oriented, collaborative, positive mindset, and values inclusion. Global Collaboration : Collaborate with Global Marketing colleagues to invest in each other’s development, build a culture of inclusivity and challenge the status quo for the purpose of creating stronger outcomes. Qualifications
Education : Required: Bachelor's Degree; Preferred: Advanced Degree (MBA). Experience : Minimum of 12 years of local, regional, and/or global commercial functions including marketing, product management, sales, market access (or equivalent roles) with P&L responsibility. Prior regional roles with demonstrated ability to drive business impact across therapeutic areas and/or markets. Recent launch experience in the international markets. Required Skills :
Adaptability Business Management Business Opportunities Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Change Management Developing Pricing Strategies Direct Marketing Driving Continuous Improvement Entrepreneurship Global Strategy Global Strategy Development Global Team Collaboration Innovation International Marketing Market Access Strategies Market Development Marketing Market Research Medical Affairs Outcomes Research People Leadership Pharmaceuticals Marketing Pipeline Development Product Management
Preferred Skills :
Local/Regional Marketing Experience Primary Care Marketing Experience Cardiovascular Marketing Experience
Location and Travel
Approximately 30% of travel time internationally. This position will be based at one of our Europe or Middle East locations to enable efficient travel to GCT markets and our region offices.
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