Market Development Director

SK Life Science

United States, New Jersey, Paramus

461 From Road (Show on map)

Oct 10, 2025

Market Development Director

Job Locations

US-NJ-Paramus

2025-1918

Category

Marketing

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Partner with the Senior Director, Market Development to align, develop and execute the market development strategy ensuring SKLSI is correctly positioned at targeted Epilepsy Centers nationwide

Lead a team of Market Development Managers (MDM) to achieve functional goals tied to increasing SKLSI's awareness in the CNS marketplace through developing and leveraging relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical associations, advocacy groups, and promotional medical education groups to achieve strategic initiatives
Liaise with KOLs and internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Medical, etc.) to ensure seamless interactions including working with Regional Sales Directors to identify KOLs and up and coming KOLs and provide introductions to other company personnel
Support reporting team employees in identifying and supporting opportunities with medical associations and government agencies that benefit patients and clinicians
Partner with Sales and Sales Leadership on strategic initiatives that will advance SKLSI's position within the CNS marketplace
Provide key objective progress reports and related action recommendations to leadership
Support Business Development efforts through acquisition of competitive and marketplace intelligence and communication of it
Build strong, collaborative relationships cross-functionally to ensure alignment on strategy and messaging within the scope of projects
Collaborate with the Senior Director, Market Development on the development of annual brand business and budget plan, strategy, and objectives
Identify and anticipate attractive market opportunities and relay the information to leadership
Manage team Conference and Travel and Entertainment budgets
Understand and comply with company legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements as well as federal and state laws related to customer interactions

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of six Marketing Development Managers (MDM's)
Oversee the development of individual MDM business plans working in close coordination with Marketing and Sales leadership
Ensure the coordination and execution of MDM strategic and tactical plans
Manage the MDM team to achieve established goals and objectives, and coach and develop their skillsets to enhance overall performance
Approve expense reports and conduct mid-year and final performance evaluations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
Ten or more years of related Market Development, Sales Leadership, Marketing or other Commercial experience in the Pharmaceutical or related Healthcare markets
Commercial Leadership experience preferred
Work is typically performed in an office or field environment; candidate must reside in one of the regions covered in the role
Business travel, minimum 40%, by air or car is required for regular internal and external meetings
May be required to routinely lift items ~25 pounds
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Valid driver's license and suitable driving record
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organization skills