VP, Head of Global Marketing — Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
NewCHF 94'500 - 167'000
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 94'500 - 167'000
Role overview
About Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland – a European biotech hub – Idorsia has a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals, covering all disciplines from bench to bedside;
QUVIVIQ™ (daridorexant), a different kind of insomnia treatment with the potential to revolutionize this mounting public health concern
- About Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland – a European biotech hub – Idorsia has a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals, covering all disciplines from bench to bedside;
- Job Responsibilities
- The VP, Head of Global Marketing is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global commercial strategy of pipeline and launch assets from Phase 2 onwards.
Main responsibilities
- Job Responsibilities
- The VP, Head of Global Marketing is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global commercial strategy of pipeline and launch assets from Phase 2 onwards.
- The role serves as the global commercial voice across the product lifecycle, ensuring that clinical development, evidence generation, market access, medical strategy, positioning, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning are fully integrated to maximize asset and portfolio value.
- Working cross-functionally with Development, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Finance, Regions, and Commercial teams, the VP, Head of Global Marketing leads New Product Planning, Launch Readiness, and Global Launch Excellence while supporting executive decision-making and long-term value creation.
- Lead New Product Planning (NPP) activities across pipeline assets from Phase 2 onward.
- Define and execute global commercial strategies for development-stage and launch assets.
- Partner with Life Cycle Leaders to shape asset strategy, target indications, sequencing, evidence generation plans, and lifecycle opportunities.
- Develop asset value propositions, differentiation strategies, target product profiles, and commercial business cases.
- Assess market opportunities, competitive landscapes, patient needs, treatment pathways, and future standards of care.
- Provide commercial input into clinical development plans to ensure future market adoption, reimbursement, and differentiation.
Company and context
- Support portfolio prioritization, launch sequencing, resource allocation, and investment decisions across the organization.
- Develop frameworks for portfolio assessment, asset prioritization, and strategic trade-off analyses.
- Prepare executive-level strategic recommendations, governance materials, launch updates, and decision-support documentation.
- Establish governance and operating rhythms for Global Marketing, New Product Planning, and Launch Readiness activities.
- Drive alignment between Development, Medical, Access, Commercial, and Regional organizations to ensure integrated asset strategies.
- Lead post-launch reviews, performance tracking, and lifecycle optimization initiatives.
- Build a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidate's Requirements
- Advanced degree in Business, Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field preferred.MBA, PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent experience considered an advantage.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience within Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Healthcare.
- Significant experience in Global Marketing, New Product Planning, Commercial Strategy, Launch Excellence, or Lifecycle Management.
Additional details
- QUVIVIQ™ (daridorexant), a different kind of insomnia treatment with the potential to revolutionize this mounting public health concern; strong partners to maximize the value of our portfolio; a promising in-house development pipeline; and a specialized drug discovery engine focused on small-molecule drugs that can change the treatment paradigm for many patients.
- Build a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidate's Requirements
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a highly collaborative global environment. Work Location: Basel Area Country: Switzerland
- Business Area: Global Commercial Strategy and New Product Introduction Job Type: Permanent
Notes and original content
- Build a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Candidate's Requirements
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a highly collaborative global environment.
- Work Location: Basel Area
- Country: Switzerland
- Business Area: Global Commercial Strategy and New Product Introduction
- Schedule: Fulltime
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job ID : 4796
