ADVANZ PHARMA

Associate Director – Marketing and Communications

ADVANZ PHARMA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • France

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead all marketing activity, including market insights, strategy development, tactical deployment, and promotional campaign execution, for both existing and new product launches.
  • Ensure all marketing and promotional activities comply with local legislation and industry codes of practice.
  • Own the P&L for the France & Benelux promoted business unit and deliver the strategic and tactical plan.
  • Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, regulatory, corporate development, sales, medical, strategic development, pricing, supply chain, business intelligence, and finance teams to execute sales tactics aligned with regional strategy.
  • Manage, coach, and develop the France & Benelux marketing team, inspiring a shared vision and promoting professional growth.
  • Prepare and manage marketing budgets, ensuring robust ROI evaluation.
  • Represent ADVANZ PHARMA externally to key stakeholders as required.
  • Contribute to making ADVANZ PHARMA a desired place to work, fostering a “One Team” environment across all business functions.

Requirements

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, or a related field; scientific background (preferred)
  • Fluency in French and English is essential; additional languages such as German or Dutch are a plus.
  • Circa 10 years’ experience in marketing, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry - including biosimilars or antibiotics experience would be desirable
  • Proven experience managing marketing and communication activities under strict regulatory frameworks (France & Benelux).
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and marketing budgets.
  • Experience in new product launches, market insights, and promotional strategy development.
  • A positive, solution-oriented, and “can-do” approach, with the agility to adapt to changing business needs and budget constraints.
  • Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across functions with openness, honesty, and respect.
  • Strong learning agility and desire to continuously improve and grow with ADVANZ PHARMA.
  • Ability to work independently and with agencies, balancing operational excellence with strategic oversight.
  • Passion for contributing to a growing, inclusive, and dynamic work environment, while having fun.
Benefits
  • A Culture of Empowerment and Belonging: We foster a workplace rooted in continuous learning, inclusivity, and collaboration. Every voice matters, and we strive to ensure our employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.
  • Flexibility and Support for Your Wellbeing: Our agile and flexible working arrangements, paired with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, are designed to support your health, career aspirations, and work-life balance.
  • Recognition That Inspires: Through our Rewards and Recognition program, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our team members. From outstanding achievements to day-to-day excellence, we make appreciation a cornerstone of our culture.
  • Global Benefits: We are proud to offer a comprehensive global benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, opportunities for career development, and a strong focus on work-life balance: Global recognition program Employee Assistance program Birthday leave Two days Volunteer leave Four weeks working from anywhere Compassionate leave Long Service Award

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
marketing strategy developmentpromotional campaign executionP&L managementmarketing budget managementmarket insights analysisnew product launchesregulatory compliancecommunication activities managementcommercial acumenROI evaluation
Soft skills
collaborative mindsetsolution-oriented approachagilityleadershipcoachingprofessional growth promotionindependenceoperational excellencestrategic oversightpositive attitude
Certifications
degree in Life Sciencesdegree in Marketing