Executive Director, Marketing, Scientific Strategy – Engagement

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Executive Director leading scientific strategy and thought leader engagement for US Ophthalmology. Focusing on medical education and cross-functional collaboration within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific strategy and congress execution within the U.S. Ophthalmology market, with a strong focus on team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Ophthalmology ExperiencePharmaceutical MarketingTeam LeadershipStrategic Decision-MakingRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Scientific Strategy DevelopmentMedical Education Program OversightMarket Access CoordinationPortfolio ManagementLaunch Experience

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersMentoringCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustrySpecialty MarketsThought Leader EngagementCongress StrategyDMENAMD

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead overall scientific strategy, congress strategy and thought leader engagement for the US Ophthalmology business
Define and own the U.S. Ophthalmology scientific narrative for the commercial team across DME and nAMD
Oversee development and deployment of medical education programs
Lead overall congress strategy and execution for the U.S. Ophthalmology portfolio
Set strategic direction for identification, profiling, and engagement of national and regional scientific leaders and emerging experts
Partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and Global Marketing to ensure coordinated engagement with thought leaders
Lead and mentor a team of marketing professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Deep understanding of specialty markets; ophthalmology experience required
10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, including launch experience and leadership of multi-asset portfolios
Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive strategic decision-making
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days