Product Manager, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Marketing

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Location: Union City, California-Oakland/East Bay 94587
Posted on: 6/9/2010 11:53:02 AM
Postion type: Full time
Job Code: PM
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Salary:

DESCRIPTION
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in Union City, CA that acquires, markets and sells brand name prescription drugs through our U.S. direct sales force and international distributors. We focus on the treatment of central nervous system diseases which are served by a limited group of neurologists. We are also involved in the nephrology therapeutic area and in selected immunologic conditions.

Product Manager, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Marketing

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing efforts for in-line product marketing under the direction and leadership of senior marketing management. Reporting to the Associate Director of MS Marketing, this position will work with field sales, vendors and Acthar team members to develop and execute results-oriented, highly effective MS marketing initiatives for our key promoted brand, H.P. Acthar Gel.

Primary Responsibilities:
•Work cross-functionally with commercial team members (marketing, sales, analytics, reimbursement, medical affairs, etc.) to develop and execute programs and materials that support achievement of MS business goals.
•Manage ad agency and other vendors in development of materials and tactics.
•Develop strong relationships with key opinion and physician advisory board members.
•Develop and implement best-in-class speaker programs to support field sales efforts.
•Effectively interact with sales force and handle MS field requests.
•Provide input to development and implementation of annual product marketing plans.
•Manage allotted budget at or below plan while maximizing effectiveness of resources and funds.

REQUIREMENTS:
•BA/BS degree, preferably in Marketing
•Travel (25-30% time).
•Minimum of 2 years of bio/pharmaceutical brand management responsibility including experience working on projects that involved developing promotional materials and working with Key Opinion Leaders.
•Minimum of 2 years successful experience in pharmaceutical sales (preferred)
•Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently when appropriate.
•Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication and relationship-building skills.
•Strong project management and communications skills.

Include your name and the position title in the subject line of your email and send your resume to: hr3@questcor.com.

Questcor provides competitive salary, bonus and a full range of benefits (100% paid for employee & 90% paid for dependents), 401(k), ESPP and stock options. For more information, visit our website at www.questcor.com.

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**Product Manager, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Marketing**

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Product Manager, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Marketing