Senior Director, US EMPAVELI Brand Lead – Nephrology & Hematology
Apellis Pharmaceuticals
August 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
United States
Marketing
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee marketing for the entire EMPAVELI franchise (PNH, C3G, IC-MPGN); manage and mentor a US marketing team (line management, development, performance feedback, goal setting).
- Lead ongoing launch into nephrology for C3G and IC-MPGN with cross-functional partners; keep senior/executive leadership updated.
- Develop and execute US brand strategy; ensure cross-functional alignment and life-cycle management, including LCM and evidence generation plans.
- Define and track brand KPIs across indications; drive performance in a competitive market.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and monthly updates for North America leadership with BI.
- Participate in short- and long-term forecasting and brand goal development; socialize brand strategy and activities organization-wide.
- Represent US commercial on Labeling, EMPAVELI Program, and Comms; lead annual US strategy/brand planning and partner with Alliance Management (Sobi).
- Ensure compliance/legal/regulatory infrastructure supports US marketing execution.
- Drive patient-focused, customer-centric culture; manage marketing budget and support P&L.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in life sciences; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years biotech/pharma experience, predominantly marketing roles; complementary commercial experience also acceptable.
- Experience in affiliate launches and rare diseases preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Rare disease experience preferred (not required); dynamic team leadership; build plans and mobilize cross-functional teams with urgency/accountability.
- Customer-centric, entrepreneurial/innovative, integrity with relevant rules/regulations.
- Strong communication and influence across functions; thrive in fast-paced environments.
Other:
- Onsite at Cambridge office 3 times/week; domestic travel up to 30% and occasional events/weekends.
Benefits:
- 401(k) match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer/winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more.
- Oversee marketing for the entire EMPAVELI franchise (PNH, C3G, IC-MPGN); manage and mentor a US marketing team (line management, development, performance feedback, goal setting).
- Lead ongoing launch into nephrology for C3G and IC-MPGN with cross-functional partners; keep senior/executive leadership updated.
- Develop and execute US brand strategy; ensure cross-functional alignment and life-cycle management, including LCM and evidence generation plans.
- Define and track brand KPIs across indications; drive performance in a competitive market.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and monthly updates for North America leadership with BI.
- Participate in short- and long-term forecasting and brand goal development; socialize brand strategy and activities organization-wide.
- Represent US commercial on Labeling, EMPAVELI Program, and Comms; lead annual US strategy/brand planning and partner with Alliance Management (Sobi).
- Ensure compliance/legal/regulatory infrastructure supports US marketing execution.
- Drive patient-focused, customer-centric culture; manage marketing budget and support P&L.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in life sciences; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years biotech/pharma experience, predominantly marketing roles; complementary commercial experience also acceptable.
- Experience in affiliate launches and rare diseases preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Rare disease experience preferred (not required); dynamic team leadership; build plans and mobilize cross-functional teams with urgency/accountability.
- Customer-centric, entrepreneurial/innovative, integrity with relevant rules/regulations.
- Strong communication and influence across functions; thrive in fast-paced environments.
Other:
- Onsite at Cambridge office 3 times/week; domestic travel up to 30% and occasional events/weekends.
Benefits:
- 401(k) match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer/winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more.