Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes

Job description

The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes will fully understand the brand's strategic and tactical plans in order to efficiently and effectively manage the review and approval of promotional material and/or programs. The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes will closely collaborate with the Therapeutic Account Lead, core brand team, extended marketing team, Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) team members as well as other internal/external partners to identify promotional material that will need early alignment, review, approval, production and submission to the FDA at time of 1st use. This person will also ensure appropriate prioritization based on business needs including administration and logistics. Additionally, the Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes will ensure communication of priority to MLR Review Team and, on a daily basis, perform editorial, tracking, and follow-up functions to successfully complete the Promotional Review Process.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Job Profile

· The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes, based on industry knowledge and experience, will act as liaison between Brand, MLR, and Agencies; be responsible for negotiating solutions and resolving conflict. Also responsible for proactively recommending solutions that adhere to industry regulations, laws, policies, SOPs, etc. Responsible for probing for information to clarify issues and improve process.
· Responsible for working with, and assisting with management of, Agency partners to align on timelines and to ensure transparent communications to all those working on the creation/review/approval of promotional materials. Spearhead weekly status meetings with agency and brand partners to ensure that promotional materials are created, approved and distributed in a timely manner.
· The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes wil facilitate the promotional review process for specific brand(s)/therapeutic area, ensuring best practices and high quality of the materials, based on solid industry/therapeutic knowledge and experience.
· Ensure adherence to corporate standards of excellence, company policies, compliance and ethical business practices to be compliant with all applicable SOPs and FDA regulations.
· Responsible for identifying obstacles/challenges and providing solutions with clear focus on continuous improvement of the Promotional Review Process.
· The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes is responsible for content reviewed in system including project initiation and verification that the promotional projects are ready for promotional review in accordance with brand and industry standards and SOP guidelines. Ensure that all permissions, references, claims, fair balance, directional statements, etc, are acceptable and accurate to BIPI guidance and SOP. Recommend review pathway for all pieces, and judge which promotional pieces should be reviewed on-line and which should be discussed, based on issues, in meetings.
· Ensure that all Promotional Review Team comments are captured and sent to the Agency and ensure that all required changes are made by the Agencies. Responsible for quality assurance of promotional material proofs prior to printing.
· Ensures timely submission of materials to DRA for FDA 2253 submission and ensures accuracy of promotional materials “Date of First Use”.
· Back up to TAL to facilitate Promotional Concept Reviews for early guidance.
· Establish and maintain the brand library (for example, claims, copies of approved promotional pieces, fair balance, clinical references, logos, etc.)
· The Therapeutic Promotions Manager - Diabetes is responsible for tracking, reporting, and seeking improvements on the agreed metrics for the creation to distribution cycle for brand pieces. Coordinates with Brand Owners to ensure that key milestones/timelines are met and promotional activities are reviewed and produced in a timely manner.
· Work with department process and system trainer to update and reiterate process and system training on an ongoing basis for new and seasoned brand members and agency partners. Assist in training of department new hires.

Requirements

· A Bachelors' degree is required.
· Project leadership experience is required.
· Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, time management, ability to facilitate, attention to detail, and process/systems skills required.
· Demonstrated relationship management, influencing abilities, ability in conflict management and negotiation required.
· History of successful performance through fast and focused execution, strategic thinking, and ability to foster a collaborative environment.Depth of knowledge in Marketing Operations that can be applied to a wide range of standard and non-standard situations, interprets client and business needs, assesses requirements/options and identifies solutions to non-standard requests. Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes; takes a new perspective on existing solutions, Coordinates resources and sets priorities to meet short term objectives and deadlines within department. Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:
· Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a Pharmaceutical Marketing, Sales, Editorial, or Agency organization, with a solid understanding of the Medical, Legal, & DRA review of promotional materials required.
· Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, multi-task and achieved desired results, especially under pressure.
· In depth knowledge and experience with FDA/DDMAC regulations.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
· Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background
· Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
· Must be 18 years of age or older