Associate Director

Job Title:
Associate Director, Marketing & Communications– France & Benelux

Location:
France (Hybrid role, with two days per week in our Paris office)

About the Role

As ADVANZ PHARMA continues to strengthen its position as the partner of choice for specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines, we have an exciting opportunity for an
Associate Director, Marketing & Communications

You will lead marketing and communication activities for a broad portfolio, including biosimilars, antibiotics, and established brands across France and Benelux, playing a pivotal role in driving brand awareness, reputation, and commercial growth in these regions.

What You'll Do

• Lead all marketing activity, including market insights, strategy development, tactical deployment, and promotional campaign execution, for both existing and new product launches.
• Ensure all marketing and promotional activities comply with local legislation and industry codes of practice.
• Own the P&L for the France & Benelux promoted business unit and deliver the strategic and tactical plan.
• Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, regulatory, corporate development, sales, medical, strategic development, pricing, supply chain, business intelligence, and finance teams to execute sales tactics aligned with regional strategy.
• Manage, coach, and develop the France & Benelux marketing team, inspiring a shared vision and promoting professional growth.
• Prepare and manage marketing budgets, ensuring robust ROI evaluation.
• Represent ADVANZ PHARMA externally to key stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to making ADVANZ PHARMA a desired place to work, fostering a "One Team" environment across all business functions.

About You

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients' lives. For this role, you will also have the following:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, or a related field; scientific background (preferred)
• Fluency in French and English is essential; additional languages such as German or Dutch are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Circa 10 years' experience in marketing, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry - including biosimilars or antibiotics experience would be desirable
• Proven experience managing marketing and communication activities under strict regulatory frameworks (France & Benelux).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and marketing budgets.
• Experience in new product launches, market insights, and promotional strategy development.
• A positive, solution-oriented, and "can-do" approach, with the agility to adapt to changing business needs and budget constraints.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across functions with openness, honesty, and respect.
• Strong learning agility and desire to continuously improve and grow with ADVANZ PHARMA.
• Ability to work independently and with agencies, balancing operational excellence with strategic oversight.
• Passion for contributing to a growing, inclusive, and dynamic work environment, while having fun.

Why ADVANZ PHARMA?

At ADVANZ PHARMA, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

That's why we are committed to creating an environment where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. Here's what makes ADVANZ PHARMA an exceptional place to build your career:

A Culture of Empowerment and Belonging:

We foster a workplace rooted in continuous learning, inclusivity, and collaboration. Every voice matters, and we strive to ensure our employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Flexibility and Support for Your Wellbeing:

Our agile and flexible working arrangements, paired with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, are designed to support your health, career aspirations, and work-life balance.

Recognition That Inspires:

Through our Rewards and Recognition program, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our team members. From outstanding achievements to day-to-day excellence, we make appreciation a cornerstone of our culture.

Global Benefits:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive global benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, opportunities for career development, and a strong focus on work-life balance:

• Global recognition program
• Employee Assistance program
• Birthday leave
• Two days Volunteer leave
• Four weeks working from anywhere
• Compassionate leave
• Long Service Award

But don't just take our word for it: 89% of employees in our Q1 2024 engagement survey would recommend ADVANZ PHARMA as a great place to work.

Apply now, and be part of a team where your growth drives our success*

*Please include a CV and Cover letter.