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Director, Marketing (IV Solutions)

Fresenius Kabi USA

Lake Zurich, ILOnsitePosted 19 days ago$165,000 - $190,000 per year
Full TimeDirector & AboveCommercial & Pharma SalesPharmaceutical
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Summary

The Director, Marketing (IV Solutions) is responsible for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and lifecycle management of assigned IV Solutions product portfolios. This position provides leadership in developing and executing portfolio strategies that drive revenue growth, optimize profitability, strengthen market positioning, and support long-term business objectives.

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Own the financial performance and P&L of assigned product portfolios, including revenue growth, gross profit, pricing effectiveness, and overall portfolio profitability.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Marketing and Product Managers, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned product portfolios, including market dynamics, customer needs, competitive positioning, and emerging industry trends.
  • Provide strategic leadership throughout the product lifecycle, including feasibility assessment, product development, commercialization, and post-launch performance.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of pipeline products, including product characteristics, intellectual property, competitive dynamics, manufacturing capabilities, pricing strategies, and market access requirements.
  • Develop and lead go-to-market strategies for new product launches and line extensions, including market positioning, pricing, market access, demand forecasting, and commercialization planning.
  • Define market research priorities and collaborate with Market Research leadership to design and execute studies.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration between the Market Unit, Production Unit, and Business Unit to align demand forecasts with commercial objectives and operational capabilities.
  • Partner with Business Analytics and Finance to develop and validate market assumptions, evaluate product performance, and support forecasting and business planning cycles.
  • Develop and execute pricing and market access strategies designed to maximize portfolio revenue, profitability, and competitive positioning.
  • Collaborate with BU Portfolio Teams and Business Development to evaluate new product opportunities, potential line extensions, and strategic portfolio investments.
  • Lead the development of portfolio-level commercial strategies and contribute to the annual strategic planning process.
  • Proactively identify and address emerging business risks, operational challenges, and issues that may impact portfolio performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field required; master's degree or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years within the healthcare industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years of people management or demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Experience in IV therapies, IV solutions, or other hospital-based products preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the hospital environment, healthcare delivery systems, and FDA-regulated products preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in product marketing, portfolio management, commercialization, and strategic business planning within the healthcare industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with P&L management, pricing strategies, financial forecasting, profitability analysis, and portfolio performance.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
  • Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results within a complex matrix organization.
  • Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong project and portfolio management capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience utilizing business analytics, financial forecasting, and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems; SAP and Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field required; master's degree or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years within the healthcare industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years of people management or demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Experience in IV therapies, IV solutions, or other hospital-based products preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the hospital environment, healthcare delivery systems, and FDA-regulated products preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in product marketing, portfolio management, commercialization, and strategic business planning within the healthcare industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with P&L management, pricing strategies, financial forecasting, profitability analysis, and portfolio performance.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
  • Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results within a complex matrix organization.
  • Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong project and portfolio management capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience utilizing business analytics, financial forecasting, and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems; SAP and Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Wellness Program
  • Bonus Plan

Company overview

Fresenius Kabi USA is a leading global healthcare company and a subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi AG, specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical technologies. Headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, the company operates as a comprehensive provider of essential medicines and technologies for critically and chronically ill patients. With over 43,000 employees globally and a presence in more than 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi USA focuses on four complementary business areas: Biopharma (biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology), Pharma (IV drugs and infusion therapy), Medical Nutrition, and MedTech. The company's extensive portfolio includes injectable drugs, delivery systems, advanced transfusion medicine, cell therapy technologies, clinical nutrition products, and infusion devices. Serving hospitals, long-term care facilities, alternate care sites, and clinics, Fresenius Kabi USA is committed to providing high-quality, lifesaving medicines and technologies while driving healthcare transformation through innovation and patient-centric solutions.

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