Location: Milan, Italy
Job reference: R-243001
Date posted: 01/08/2026
Reporting to Alexion’s Franchise Lead (FL), our Brand Manager will be responsible for the tactical plans definition and the implementation of marketing activities to achieve business objectives, by executing and tailoring the disease and product strategy to optimally enter and grow a portfolio of different products in different stages of the respective lifecycle. Contributing to designing our disease strategies, Brand Manager will strive for executional excellence in developing and operationalizing our initiatives.
Neurology Franchise’s portfolio evolves in therapeutic areas ranging from gMG (Generalized Myasthenia Gravis) and NMOSD (Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership \& Market Intelligence
Co-lead therapeutic area market analysis and patient journey mapping with Franchise Lead
Develop and implement promotional marketing materials according to local needs
Conduct comprehensive market research including competitive analysis, trends, and scenarios
Identify strategic opportunities and business challenges
Cross-Functional Collaboration \& Planning
Partner with Field Force, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Value \& Access teams
Coordinate integrated pre-commercial and commercial activities aligned with disease strategy
Collaborate with Global/Regional counterparts on strategy development and implementation
Financial Management \& Performance
Develop revenue KPI models and monitor investment performance using data-driven insights
Manage therapeutic area budgets and resource allocation
Ensure end-to-end project execution and prioritization
Commercial Execution \& Field Support
Drive innovative sales programs with National Sales Lead and Regional
Account Managers
Develop training materials and support field personnel engagement
Create local marketing materials and manage promotional agencies
Stakeholder Engagement \& Communications
Lead Opinion Leader and key stakeholder engagement programs
Develop multichannel communication strategies aligned with brand objectives
Coordinate cross-functional brand teams and track implementation outcomes
Compliance \& Values
Role model company values with focus on 360° compliance and ethical decision-making
Ensure adherence to regulations while prioritizing patient needs
Apply "right thing to do" approach in all business decisions (“should we do it?” rather than “may we do it?”)
Essential Qualifications
University degree in science or business/economics, or relevant combinations of academic degree and experience
3+ year previous marketing experience in a pharmaceutical environment with proven autonomy and outcomes
Solid scientific background
Strong communication skills with fluency in Italian and English (a must-have), both written and spoken, adaptive to a variety of counterparts from Top Management to more operational colleagues to global/international teams
Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate and drive complex projects through the matrix
Ease in cross functional context and ability to build team relationship and collaborate in a global environment at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in budgeting/budget management
Highly customer-focused and results-driven
Strategic thinking \& business acumen
Growth Mindset e innovation-attentive
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in product launches (both pre-commercial readiness and post-launch acceleration)
Experience in pediatrics and/or rare disease field represent an added value
Experience in forecasting
Track record of attention to continuous process improvement
Ability and experience in aligning objectives and priorities across functions
Digital proficiency and curiosity
Date Posted
08-gen-2026Closing Date
22-gen-2026
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