Join Apellis Pharmaceuticals as their Marketing Lead as they launch their first-in-class treatment for Geographic Atrophy patients

Senior Brand & Digital Manager, Ophthalmology at Apellis Pharmaceuticals

 

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients suffering from vision loss? Apellis, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is on a mission to revolutionise the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA), a leading cause of blindness. As they prepare to bring their novel treatment to Australian patients, they are looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior Brand & Digital Manager, Ophthalmology to join their growing team as they launch a first-in-class treatment that will change the future of ophthalmic care. This is a unique opportunity to join their innovative team and be part of something transformative in the world of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and commercialisation strategy to drive brand success for a first-of-its-kind specialist ophthalmic treatment.
• Build awareness and educate stakeholders about geographic atrophy, while ensuring our promotional programs foster brand adoption and customer engagement.
• Leverage market insights to craft innovative, multi-channel campaigns that resonate with our target audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Medical, Market Access, and Finance, to implement strategy and ensure seamless execution of marketing plans.
• Be the key influencer and champion of our product’s vision, inspiring excitement and engagement within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Drive the execution of metrics-driven marketing initiatives, ensuring success through performance tracking and adaptability.
• Ensure all strategies comply with industry regulations, policies, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in biotech/pharma marketing, with a proven track record in brand strategy and pharmaceutical product launch. Ophthalmic disease/medical retina is desirable but not essential.
• Strong expertise in multi-channel marketing and commercialisation strategies.
• A deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate insights into actionable marketing plans.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex interactions with senior stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and problem-solving, with an entrepreneurial mindset to overcome challenges.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 This is a rare opportunity to lead the launch of a groundbreaking therapy in ophthalmology, working with a talented and collaborative team driven by a shared mission to transform healthcare for patients facing severe vision loss. If you're ready to take on a role that challenges your skills and makes a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

 

To apply for this role please submit your application or contact Nicola Hurst on 0429 901 885 or further enquiries. Confidentiality is assured. Please note that all applications must come directly to Heng & Hurst.