Avidity Biosciences, Inc.
Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular
Avidity Biosciences, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Title:
Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular
Location:
San Diego, CA / Hybrid / Remote
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Exempt
Department:
Commercial
Strive to Bring a Profound Difference to our Patients
At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The Opportunity
The Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular is a global cross-functional leader accountable for launching and commercialization of Avidity's neuromuscular therapies. They will be part of the Commercial Leadership Team and will contribute broadly from IND through post-approval phases. They will be accountable for leading an efficient global franchise team and ensuring optimal collaboration across all regions and functions. They will be a champion and role model for the BeAvid values and contribute actively to broader Avidity initiatives to build community and purpose.
What You Will Contribute
Work with regional and functional leadership to develop launch strategies including contributing to market access and pricing, launch sequencing and associated resourcing requirementsLead the global launch of our neuromuscular portfolioPartner with launch program manager to develop an integrated roadmap and cross-functional plansEffectively collaborate and partner across Avidity, including key partnership with Core Team, Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Investor Relations and Business DevelopmentCommunicate launch strategy broadly and assist in Avidity’s cultural evolution toward a fully-integrated commercial stage companyPartner with discovery and development teams to develop and pursue product lifecycle plansDevelop a global marketing plan and work with regional leaders to tailor to individual marketsProvide commercial input into our global regulatory strategy to optimize launch successLeverage core and cross-functional teams for input to clinical study design to meet target product profiles and target product labelsPartner with global market access on the development of a compelling economic value proposition and pricing recommendationsDevelop range of commercialization options in the US and ex-US for consideration based on external environment and competitive situationLead the development of brand identity, positioning and global message platformCoordinate global commercial brand team, processes and communications to ensure integration and geographic alignment into commercial strategiesEstablish market development plans and execute market/product preparation with key regions on a global basisPartner with finance and portfolio strategy to develop Long Range Plans (LRP) and facilitate choices across the portfolioUnderstand and anticipate trends (macro, economic, political) impacting industry and company strategy. Actively identify risks and opportunities, develop appropriate action plans and communicate effectively with Avidity leadershipServe as an active member for our portfolio strategy efforts, representing neuromuscular franchiseCollaborate with Commercial Operations to develop deep customer insights to shape the commercial strategyAssess competitive market landscape and opportunities for improved or expanded market penetration and adoptionSupport Global Program Heads (GPHs) to maximize the value of their respective neuromuscular products
What We Seek
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or other Advanced Degree preferredMinimum of 15 years of life sciences industry experienceWorking knowledge of research, development and extensive experience in commercial operationsMinimum 8 years interdisciplinary experience with complex global launches including strategy, execution and matrix team managementSuccess operating in multiple organizational modelsPrior collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders and investigatorsProven track record of developing talent and being a culture championExperience with key aspects of BLA/NDA/MAA filingsExperience in rare disease commercialization in multiple marketsA background in antibody delivery or siRNA is a plusDemonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), matrix leadership, stakeholder engagement, change management, leadership, integration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work from our La Jolla office at least 50%Ability to travel globally as needed up to 30%
What We will Provide to You:
The base salary range for this role is $300,000-350,000. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego, CA
92121
O: 858-401-7900
F: 858-401-7901#J-18808-Ljbffr
Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular
Location:
San Diego, CA / Hybrid / Remote
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Exempt
Department:
Commercial
Strive to Bring a Profound Difference to our Patients
At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The Opportunity
The Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular is a global cross-functional leader accountable for launching and commercialization of Avidity's neuromuscular therapies. They will be part of the Commercial Leadership Team and will contribute broadly from IND through post-approval phases. They will be accountable for leading an efficient global franchise team and ensuring optimal collaboration across all regions and functions. They will be a champion and role model for the BeAvid values and contribute actively to broader Avidity initiatives to build community and purpose.
What You Will Contribute
Work with regional and functional leadership to develop launch strategies including contributing to market access and pricing, launch sequencing and associated resourcing requirementsLead the global launch of our neuromuscular portfolioPartner with launch program manager to develop an integrated roadmap and cross-functional plansEffectively collaborate and partner across Avidity, including key partnership with Core Team, Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Investor Relations and Business DevelopmentCommunicate launch strategy broadly and assist in Avidity’s cultural evolution toward a fully-integrated commercial stage companyPartner with discovery and development teams to develop and pursue product lifecycle plansDevelop a global marketing plan and work with regional leaders to tailor to individual marketsProvide commercial input into our global regulatory strategy to optimize launch successLeverage core and cross-functional teams for input to clinical study design to meet target product profiles and target product labelsPartner with global market access on the development of a compelling economic value proposition and pricing recommendationsDevelop range of commercialization options in the US and ex-US for consideration based on external environment and competitive situationLead the development of brand identity, positioning and global message platformCoordinate global commercial brand team, processes and communications to ensure integration and geographic alignment into commercial strategiesEstablish market development plans and execute market/product preparation with key regions on a global basisPartner with finance and portfolio strategy to develop Long Range Plans (LRP) and facilitate choices across the portfolioUnderstand and anticipate trends (macro, economic, political) impacting industry and company strategy. Actively identify risks and opportunities, develop appropriate action plans and communicate effectively with Avidity leadershipServe as an active member for our portfolio strategy efforts, representing neuromuscular franchiseCollaborate with Commercial Operations to develop deep customer insights to shape the commercial strategyAssess competitive market landscape and opportunities for improved or expanded market penetration and adoptionSupport Global Program Heads (GPHs) to maximize the value of their respective neuromuscular products
What We Seek
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or other Advanced Degree preferredMinimum of 15 years of life sciences industry experienceWorking knowledge of research, development and extensive experience in commercial operationsMinimum 8 years interdisciplinary experience with complex global launches including strategy, execution and matrix team managementSuccess operating in multiple organizational modelsPrior collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders and investigatorsProven track record of developing talent and being a culture championExperience with key aspects of BLA/NDA/MAA filingsExperience in rare disease commercialization in multiple marketsA background in antibody delivery or siRNA is a plusDemonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), matrix leadership, stakeholder engagement, change management, leadership, integration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work from our La Jolla office at least 50%Ability to travel globally as needed up to 30%
What We will Provide to You:
The base salary range for this role is $300,000-350,000. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego, CA
92121
O: 858-401-7900
F: 858-401-7901#J-18808-Ljbffr