COMPANY
Thea Pharma Inc. is the newly established US commercial organization of French-based pharmaceutical company, Laboratoires Théa (Clermont-Ferrand). Thea Pharma markets a suite of leading eye-care drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including iYUZEH, Zioptan®, Cosopt®, Cosopt® PF, Azasite®, Akten®, and Betimol®, as well as AcellFX™ Acellular Amniotic Membrane and the portfolio of iVIZIA dry-eye drops and eyelid hygiene products. By focusing its parent company’s passion and expertise within the U.S. market, Thea Pharma’s goal is to deliver uncompromising care that enables all stakeholders to envision the future of ophthalmic treatment with eyes wide open.

POSITION SUMMARY

Thea Pharma Inc. is seeking a driven and strategic Director of Marketing, Glaucoma, to support and grow our Glaucoma Franchise. This role combines strategic brand leadership while responsible for day-to-day brand management, tactical execution, performance analysis, and cross-functional coordination to drive commercial success. The Director of Marketing, Glaucoma will report to the Waltham office 3 days a week. 

Ophthalmology experience is not required. We are looking for a strong pharmaceutical marketer with a track record of execution excellence, analytical thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced specialty environment.

This role reports to the Head of Marketing and partners closely with Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Compliance, and Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and support development and execution of annual brand plans with Glaucoma marketing team
  • Lead and support tactical implementation of promotional materials, digital campaigns, speaker programs, and sales tools
  • Ensure consistent and compliant messaging across all customer touchpoints
  • Manage agency and vendor relationships to deliver projects on time and within budget

 

Commercial Performance

  • Monitor key performance metrics (NRx, TRx, market share, distribution, access trends)
  • Analyze field feedback and market data to identify opportunities and challenges
  • Recommend tactical adjustments to optimize performance
  • Support forecasting and budget tracking and analysis

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Sales to ensure strong execution and pull-through
  • Collaborate with Market Access on payer messaging and reimbursement tools.  Including HUB service maximization
  • Work with Medical, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure compliant content development
  • Support training initiatives and sales meetings with impactful brand materials
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing marketing team
  • Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture that encourages innovation and accountability within the marketing team

 

Project & Budget Management

  • Support and manage marketing budget allocations for assigned tactics
  • Track program ROI and report on effectiveness
  • Ensure timelines and deliverables are met across multiple initiatives


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Required:

  • 10 years of relevant experience including at least 8 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business or related field
  • Proven track record of developing and executing strategic marketing plans for branded products
  • Demonstrated experience driving commercial success including product launches
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication, cross team collaboration, and presentation skills
  • Travel up to 35% of the time

 

Preferred (not required):

  • Specialty pharmaceutical experience
  • Launch or new indication experience
  • MBA or advanced business training
  • Experience working in a smaller or entrepreneurial organization

 

Competencies

  • Action-oriented and execution-focused
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Strong collaborator and team player
  • Detail-oriented with strong project management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires prolonged sitting. Additionally, requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately. Additional physical requirements include hearing spoken communication clearly.

  • Can hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise
  • Can apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues 
  • Can follow instructions and work rules and company policies 
  • Can follow safety and security practices 
  • Can meet deadlines and effectively deal with work stress 
  • Can accurately communicate ideas, facts and technical information
  • Can maintain confidentiality of certain information 

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Thea offers a full suite of employee benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a generous schedule of paid time off (PTO); life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; and a competitive 401(k) company match. Thea is a flexible and entrepreneurial work environment where you will enjoy an inclusive culture and the opportunity to have your voice and ideas directly shape the future of the company.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $150k to $210k. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

 

EEO STATEMENT
Thea Pharma Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At Thea, we not only support the diversity of our employee population, we celebrate the way our team member’s unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to the success of our company. Thea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thea Pharma Inc. does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

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