Sr. Director, Global Immunology Franchise

The global franchise head Immunology is responsible for defining and executing the global Immunology Therapeutic Area strategy to maximize long-term franchise value and patient impact. This role leads the development of global brand strategies, ensures excellence in brand planning and execution, drives resource allocation decisions, and partners closely with Research & Development, Medical Affairs, and key commercial functions to build a sustainable and differentiated Immunology franchise.

The role has full accountability for delivering the franchise growth ambition through effective portfolio prioritization, strategic investment decisions, and leadership of the Global Immunology Marketing Team.

• Define and co-lead the long-term Immunology Therapeutic Area Strategy with R&D, leveraging key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Business Development, Market Access, and Commercial functions.
• Translate scientific, competitive, and market insights into a clear "where to play" and "how to win" franchise strategy.
• Ensure alignment between pipeline development, lifecycle management opportunities, licensing opportunities, and commercial priorities.
• Drive cross-functional decision-making to maximize the value of current and future Immunology assets.
• Establish a sustainable franchise vision that extends beyond individual brands and indications.

• Ensure the development and implementation of best-in-class global brand plans across all Immunology assets.
• Establish clear brand ambition, positioning, value propositions, and strategic priorities.
• Monitor execution of global brand plans and ensure strong alignment between global strategy and local implementation.
• Define relevant KPIs and performance metrics to track strategic progress and execution quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial effectiveness and launch excellence.

• Define the 3-year franchise ambition, including sales, market share, and profitability objectives.
• Develop robust business cases and investment scenarios to support growth objectives.
• Lead franchise budgeting and investment prioritisation processes.
• Allocate resources across products, indications, markets, and strategic initiatives to maximise return on investment.
• Ensure the appropriate balance between short-term performance delivery and long-term franchise value creation.

• Identify and prioritise growth opportunities across the Immunology portfolio.
• Lead lifecycle management strategies to optimise value throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate new indication opportunities, evidence-generation priorities, and franchise expansion initiatives.
• Partner with Business Development and R&D teams to assess and maximise external innovation opportunities relevant to the Immunology strategy.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Global Brand Managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Global and Local organisations.
• Ensure effective talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the franchise team.
• Inspire and align stakeholders around a shared franchise vision and strategic priorities.

You will be part of a true global team with high exposure to Leadership team of Alfasigma and your impact will be substantial and highly appreciated. Your personal development will be taken seriously, and your growth will go hand in hand with the growth of the company. We believe that innovation can be translated in different ways, including your own development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Location:

Basel, Switzerland

• Significant international pharmaceutical experience in Marketing, Franchise Leadership, or General…