Ph3Overview /h3pAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. /ph3Overview Organization /h3pAt Lilly, we are deeply committed to advancing care in Neuroscience. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and create a lasting, positive impact on society. As part of this vision, we are seeking an Associate Director - Marketing Alzheimer\'s to lead the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives that ensure a successful launch and sustained growth of our Neuroscience portfolio. This role will focus on shaping brand strategy, driving customer engagement across multiple channels, and orchestrating cross-functional alignment to deliver exceptional value to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3pIn this strategic position, the candidate will combine strong business acumen with deep market insight to localize global strategies for the Italian market, ensuring readiness for a successful launch and lifecycle management. Success will require inspiring leadership, effective coaching, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable plans that maximize impact and profitability. The Associate Director - Marketing Alzheimer\'s will act as a key influencer within the Italy Hub, guiding affiliates through launch readiness and customer planning, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. /ppThe Associate Director - Marketing Alzheimer\'s will focus on deeply understanding the Alzheimer’s Disease diagnostic ecosystem in Italy, the Neuroscience market, the competition, and the key players and their needs; and in turn leveraging this understanding to support a winning brand strategy during launch and beyond. This position will report to the Neuroscience Business Unit Leader. /ppThe position will be located in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, with up to 50% travel. /ph3Key Objectives/Deliverables /h3ulliUnderstand the market landscapes, competitive development efforts, and the value needs of patients, caregivers, physicians, and payers in Italy and across the Italy Hub. /liliEnsure local commercialization strategies are linked to the Global/International Business Unit (IBU) strategy; this will require communication and influence with global teams and IBU leaders to ensure that local cross-functional resources are in place timely to achieve business goals. /liliEngage Thought Leaders in collaboration with Medical to localize the Global strategy across all relevant customer groups (HCPs, Advocacy organizations, etc.) /liliWork closely with Lilly IBU team in order to share insights to ensure global strategies and IBU initiatives are anchored to customers’ needs. /liliCoach and develop a diverse team. /liliOrchestrate, engage, and drive alignment with the entire cross-functional team. /liliPlan, develop, and deliver robust launch readiness assessments for Italy and, at the same time, ensure a strong launch readiness process in the Italy HUB’s priority countries. /liliLifecycle strategy development. /li /ulh3Minimum Requirements /h3ulliSignificant experience (3+ years) in pharma marketing, including track-record of a recent product launch experience. /liliStrong ability to run a Business Plan and manage Opex. /liliDemonstrated learning agility. /liliSubstantial brand planning / brand strategy development experience. /liliStrong strategic thinking skills; can manage through ambiguity. /liliStrong capabilities to clarify strategic directions and to engage cross functional Teams (especially Medical, PRA, Corporate Affairs, Ethics and Compliance, Legal) /liliAchieves results through others across functions, geographies, and a variety of personality styles. /liliAbility to plan, organize, and prioritize. /liliMarket research experience or significant engagement with market research in numerous projects. /liliDemonstrated ability to deliver strong results. /liliStrong team player with a positive can-do attitude. /liliDemonstrated ability to develop multichannel and digital marketing campaigns. /liliDemonstrated relationship management skills (both internal and external) and ability to coach and develop other marketers. /liliFluent in written and spoken English and Italian /li /ulh3Education Requirements /h3ulliBachelor’s degree /li /ulh3Additional Preferences /h3ulliMBA /liliPharmaceutical sales/PRA experience. /liliPrevious experience in Neuroscience. /liliThrives in white space. /liliStrong business scientific acumen /liliDemonstrated critical thinking skills (strategic, analytical creative problem solving) /liliGreat communicator (simplifier) /liliTeam player, committed to fostering an inclusive culture, and seeker of diverse perspectives /liliDesire to have fun, grow, and win for patients /li /ulpLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. /ppLilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. /pp#WeAreLilly /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr