Become a part of ALKALK is a global pharmaceutical company specialized in allergy immunotherapy. We provide an attractive working environment for individuals looking for both personal and professional development. We are driven by a high level of professionalism, integrity, an open-minded approach and contributing to an inspiring and fun working environment together with our colleagues. You will be part of an engaged and informal team with colleagues who value skill and knowledge creation.If you would like to learn more about our company, we encourage you to visit us at to the General Manager, the Anaphylaxis Launch Manager is responsible for overseeing, driving and coordinating all aspects of a new product launch in the Canadian Market. As a strategic partner, you will work closely with the General Manager and cross-functional members of the North American teams to execute pre and post launch activities and ensure successful market entry and adoption.Post-launch, there will be an opportunity to continue in a strategic advisory role to continue growing ALK Canadas business, and preparing the market for future products.ResponsibilitiesLaunch PlanningDevelop the short-term and long-term ambition for new products. Calculate the full potential for the relevant marketWork closely with the Canadian team to guide the development and the execution of a comprehensive strategy and launch plan for a new pharmaceutical product.Working alongside local and global Market Access to optimize price and reduce time to reimbursement across public and private payers; includes guidance on, and contribution to, reimbursement dossiers, health economic models, budget impact analyses, and value propositions.Support the medical and public affairs teams to engage stakeholders such as KOLs, patient advocacy organizations, payers, and others to create alignment around the value story and unmet need for the new pharmaceutical productWork with Marketing to design and conduct market research to uncover insights at the HCP and the patient levels to ensure optimized positioning and messagingWork with sales to analyze prescriber data and support targeting exercises and reach and frequency objectivesWorking together with marketing, develop a direct-to-consumer strategy to maximize awareness and minimize barriers to accessing the productProject ManagementDrive the Launch Readiness Review process, collaborating closely with global and local internal stakeholders, and manage timelines for milestone reviewsMonitor, and take accountability for meeting pre-launch and post-launch KPIsAct as the central point of contact among all parties with responsibilities associated with the product launch (Product Supply, Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Sales, Market Access) and coordinate task reviews.Identify any launch-related risks and issues early in the process and help to identify contingency plans to solve problems and mitigate disruptions to the plan.Develop and maintain the pre-launch and post-launch project plan, identifying milestones and dependencies to ensure minimal time between approval, launch and full reimbursementQualificationsExperience:5 years of pharmaceutical management in a Canadian contextSkills and Competencies:Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, reimbursement processes, pricing, and how to shepherd new pharmaceutical products through these processesStrong communication skills guiding the establishment and implementation of a compressed, pre-launch market shaping strategySupport and guidance on market access initiatives towards public and private payers, to maximize coverage at launch and minimize post-launch coverage delaysClose collaboration with sales and marketing teams to build the brand strategy and pull it through with the Key Account Manager team.Knowledge of Canadian regulatory and compliance requirements, to ensure the launch adheres to Health Canada Guidelines, Innovative Medicines Canada guidelines and provincial legal frameworksKnowledge of the supply chain requirements for new pharmaceutical products that are imported from a US manufacturer, including packaging, and language requirementsExperience working with a 3PL for storage of pharmaceutical products and supply processes with wholesalersKnowledge of the role of samples and/or demonstration devices in driving product adoption, and an understanding of strategies around sample/demo supply and management early in a product launchIT experience including user-experience with the Microsoft Office programs and emerging Artificial Intelligence capabilities is a prerequisiteAdditional Preferred Attributes: Business acumenStrategic thinker with excellent project management skills, and a broad understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry and the new product launch processExcellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.Ability to work independently, manage multiple streams of work simultaneously and establish a cadence for cross-functional reportingStrategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Willingness to travel as needed.Ability to stay focused on achieving objectives when working independentlyStrong cross-functional stakeholder management skills enabling establishment of both enthusiasm and the ability to accomplish tasks with the cooperation of other, and without direct authority over themIndependent, creative and self-motivatedStructured and well-organized enabling optimal use of available resources and engagement of external parties to help accomplish goals while managing costGood people skills enabling establishment of team spirit and resultsWhy Join Us?At ALK Pharmaceuticals Inc., you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by joining a team that values creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving in pursuit of excellence in allergy immunotherapy.How to ApplyIf you are excited by the opportunity to lead patient-focused marketing initiatives with a creative and digital-first approach, we invite you to apply.Please submit your resume and cover letter to Only
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Anaphylaxis Launch Manager