Executive Director, Global Marketing Lead UPLIZNA

Executive Director, Global Marketing Lead UPLIZNA Employer Amgen Location Deerfield, IL Start date May 19, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Strategic Marketing , Brand Management Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you are a part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Executive Director, Global Marketing Lead (GML) for UPLIZNA, is a critical commercial leadership role within Amgens Global Marketing organization, responsible for shaping and executing the global commercial strategy across the product lifecycle. As the global brand steward, the GML provides a unified ONE Commercial Voice across indications, markets, and functions to maximize asset value and enable consistent, disciplined execution worldwide.

Operating within Amgens Global-with-Local model, the GML translates enterprise product strategy into clear global commercial direction, integrating global strategy with local insights to advance global expansion efforts and patient impact. The GML leads a highly matrixed organization across UPLIZNAs three approved indications, ensuring cohesive brand strategy with appropriate differentiation by indication and will be responsible for future lifecycle strategies.

The GML partners closely with the Global Product Team Lead (GPTL) to ensure tight alignment between product strategy, governance decisions, and commercial execution, while retaining clear ownership of global brand and market strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Brand & Indication Leadership Own and lead development and execution of the Global Brand Plan (GBP) across all approved indications Define global patient segmentation, positioning, messaging, value propositions, and brand architecture Lead global launch readiness and in-line brand optimization, ensuring strong differentiation and scalability Drive alignment across three approved indications, ensuring consistency where required and intentional differentiation where warranted Serve as the global commercial decision-maker for brand strategy choices, within the context of enterprise product strategy Integrated Brand Team (IBT) & Cross-Functional Leadership Lead the Integrated Brand Team (IBT) and Brand Working Group (BWG), setting clear commercial priorities and executional focus Serve as the primary global marketing interface with key markets lead and business unit directors for the top 8 markets, enabling strong collaboration, trust, and transparency Represent commercial in key alliance partnerships Build and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships with Medical, Value & Access, Regulatory, Analytics, and Insights Provide clear commercial perspectives and recommendations into Product Team discussions and governance forums, in partnership with the GPTL Commercial Strategy Development & Execution Orchestrate development of the GBP by integrating market insights, analytics, forecasting, and cross-functional inputs Communicate a clear global commercial vision and ensure disciplined execution across regions and markets Lead global market research strategy, forecasting, and brand investment optimization Translate enterprise product decisions into actionable commercial implications for markets and regions Deliver commercial recommendations and implications to governance bodies, aligned with GPTL-led product decisions GlobalLocal Integration Drive a ONE Commercial Voice, integrating country perspectives into a cohesive global strategy Ensure strong global consistency while enabling thoughtful local customization Enable best-practice sharing, capability building, and commercial excellence across markets Partner with regional and country leaders to ensure global strategy is executable and scaled effectively External Engagement & Brand Representation Engage with key external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient advocacy organizations, and strategic partners, to strengthen brand credibility and impact Represent the UPLIZNA brand and Amgen at key industry forums, congresses, and external engagements, shaping the external narrative and enhancing visibility Team Leadership & Impact Lead and develop a high-performing, matrixed global marketing organization across indications Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across functions and geographies Coach and develop talent, building strong succession and future-ready leadership capability Drive execution excellence to maximize brand performance and patient impact Leadership & Enterprise Impact Acts as the global commercial leader and brand steward for UPLIZNA Orchestrates cross-functional and multi-country commercial efforts to deliver results Partners with the GPTL to ensure seamless connection between enterprise product strategy and commercial execution What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 6 years of Global Marketing experience OR Masters degree and 10 years of Global Marketing experience OR Bachelors degree and 12 years of Global Marketing experience AND 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $288,619 to $390,485. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. Company We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide. We live the mission. We win together. We thrive on continual challenge. Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission. At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we're transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health. Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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