Associate Director, Marketing Operations
Ascendis Pharma
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Princeton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Drive operational excellence across global marketing initiatives
- Standardize workflows for global marketing initiatives
- Define Global Brand Team processes: scope, compliance, cadence, and roles
- Deliver brand plans and frameworks for lifecycle management
- Outline and document annual brand plan deliverables and localization tools
- Manage Tier 1 congress planning with Meetings & Events, ensuring unified strategy and messaging
- Govern PromoMats and content repository access, training, and workflows
- Create and maintain localized brand plan templates and global repository
- Enforce global brand standards across all deliverables
- Oversee agencies and budgets, driving ROI and meeting quality/timeline targets
- Build team capabilities through hiring and transitions
- Lead stakeholder communications to clarify objectives, benefits, and progress
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
- 8+ years in global marketing operations or commercial excellence roles within pharma/biotech
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Familiarity with compliance systems (e.g., PromoMats) and digital content workflows
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
- Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various incentive compensation plans
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Mental Health resources
- Paid leave benefits for new parents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementglobal marketing operationslifecycle managementworkflow standardizationbrand planningcontent managementbudget managementROI analysisstakeholder communicationcompliance systems
Soft skills
operational excellenceteam buildingstrategic thinkingcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipprioritizationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBA