Associate Director, US Brand Marketing

The Associate Director, US Brand Marketing will serve as a strategic leader and brand ambassador for one of our key vaccines within our influenza vaccines portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies that differentiate our offerings in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand growth, enhance market positioning, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives across the U.S. market.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development and execution of the annual brand plan, including strategic imperatives, key initiatives, and tactical execution for the brand with oversight from the Director of Brand Marketing.

• Develop compelling brand messaging and promotional campaigns that resonate with key stakeholders in the vaccine decision-making process and align with specific market/customer needs.

• Support the holistic commercial offer by integrating clinical, operational, and financial value propositions into brand promotional messaging/tactics.

• Oversee agency management, MLR review, and budget management for the brand’s promotional activities.

• Identify and monitor metrics to assess performance and execution of promotional activities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Sales, Commercial Excellence, Market Access, Customer Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Policy, and Communications to ensure cohesive execution of brand strategies.

• Serve as the brand champion across internal and external stakeholders, including advocacy groups and professional societies

​Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct and synthesize primary and secondary market research to inform brand decisions.

• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to proactively adjust strategies.

​Sales Enablement & Training

• Partner with Sales and Training teams to develop tools and resources that support field and inside sales execution.

• Support workshops and assessments to ensure message mastery and alignment with commercial goals.

Inside Sales Management  

• Support workshops and assessments to ensure message mastery and alignment with commercial goals.

• Use performance data and insights to evaluate inside sales effectiveness, identify opportunities for optimization, and recommend adjustments to strategy or execution.

• Manage the inside sales partner contract, including contract governance, scope definition, performance expectations, and ongoing relationship management.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to simplify complex challenges into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Strong analytical capability, including comfort working with performance metrics, dashboards, and market data to inform decisions.

• Results‑oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to drive executional excellence.

• Proven ability to lead and influence across a highly matrixed organization without direct authority.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for continuous improvement (growth mindset).

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while delivering on time and on budget.

Required Experience:                                             

• Bachelors' degree required, preferably in Life Sciences or Business/Marketing. MBA a preferred.

• 10+ years of healthcare experience, including at least 7 years of commercial experience, with a portion of that experience in marketing, within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry.

Preferred Experience:

• Vaccines or buy and bill product experience

• Pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device sales experience

• Experience with inside sales

Travel Requirements:

• Yes, some domestic travel required (e.g. sales meetings, field rides, conventions)

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $180,000 - $205,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

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About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.

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