Passage Bio is an exciting, fast-paced, rapidly growing gene therapy company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Our portfolio of rare monogenic CNS gene therapies is the result of an exclusive collaboration with the renowned Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) that provided Passage Bio with 17 gene therapy candidates developed in the lab of gene therapy pioneer Dr. James Wilson. Passage Bio is on a mission to provide life-transforming gene therapies for patients with rare monogenic CNS diseases that replace their suffering with boundless possibility, all while building lasting relationships with the communities we serve.

 

The Role:

In a newly created position, Passage Bio is seeking a Vice President of Global Commercial Strategy and Marketing who will help position the company as a leader in the field of gene therapy for CNS diseases.  Reporting the Chief Commercial Officer and in collaboration with the Executive management team, this individual will help lead the definition and execution of the near- and long-term commercial priorities for Passage and the company’s pipeline assets.

This is a compelling opportunity to be involved with building a company and a department and will require an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to operate in an environment with limited structure. This position will be based in company HQ in Philadelphia, PA.

The Vice President of Global Commercial Strategy and Marketing is expected to apply experience and knowledge to advance the company programs to maximize the benefit to patients and creating value for the company’s shareholders.  The VP will build out and lead global commercial strategy teams including global marketing, new product planning (NPP), diagnostics and digital marketing. In addition, the VP will demonstrate Passage Bio’s culture and values as they serve as a leader with external partners and thought leaders.  The ideal candidate will bring deep and knowledgeable insights to help position the pipeline and clinical programs for external groups including patients, physicians, payers and investors.

 

 

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

Create and lead early commercial input into company existing and pipeline programs including:

  • Build out and lead global commercial strategy teams including global marketing, NPP, diagnostics and digital marketing
  • Develop and lead the global commercial strategic planning process and creation of comprehensive, rational and cohesive marketing plans across the company’s pipeline
  • Understand and communicate requirements for registration, reimbursement, genetic diagnosis and differentiation for successful commercialization
  • Translate insights from market research, scientific experts into clear actionable strategies
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on strategic initiatives including:
    • Patient ID and diagnostics strategy
    • KOL Mapping, Treatment center mapping and physician influence patterns
    • Digital marketing strategy
    • Market education

 

  • Integrate commercial strategy and insights into the product development program including clinical trial designs, TPPs, go/no go decisions, and Scientific Affairs plans.
  • Establish and refine revenue projections based on multiple scenarios / timelines.
  • Partner with the CCO and COO on Business Development initiatives including analysis of market dynamics, partnership assessments, evaluation of commercial potential of assets and analysis of prospective partner companies
  • Provide strategic commercial leadership within the organization

 

Here Is What You Will Bring To The Table:

  • MBA or equivalent business experience required; advanced scientific degree or experience in science driven environment preferred
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, including substantial experience in commercialization and launch of rare disease products including marketing, market access, market analytics and/or new product planning
  • Significant global rare disease experience required; regional experience (EU/US) preferred
  • Successful track record in new product planning and pre-commercial strategy. 
  • Prior experience in a small, rapidly growing company preferred
  • Self-starter who effectively influences across boundaries, builds effective relationships inside and outside of own team and who proactively drives projects and tasks towards successful completion
  • Proven ability to provide strategic leadership, vision and direction within a fast moving, challenging and energetic corporate environment.
  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to hire, lead, develop, motivate, and retain direct reports
  • Clear understanding of global market access, pricing, and competitive issues and ability to translate learnings into commercial strategy.
  • Business acumen and executive presence
  • Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered.  Proof of vaccination required.

 

 

 

 

Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table

·       Up to $270 for public transportation and parking

·       Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered

·       Monthly Wellness Day 

·       Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses

·       12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents within 6 month

·       401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 5% match

·       A suite of Passage Bio paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

·       Voluntary legal assistance as well as pet, liability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident assistance

·       20 days’ vacation and Unlimited sick time per year, and 14 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays in addition to a discretionary winter shut down)

 

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered.  Proof of vaccination required.

Passage Bio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Passage Bio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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