Director, Ophthalmology Biosimilar Marketing

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY:

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is seeking a Director, Ophthalmology Biosimilar Marketing, responsible for HCP and key account strategy for ophthalmology biosimilar launches and product growth, particularly in the retina market. This role establishes strategic direction for current and future ophthalmology products, including biosimilars, while shaping long-term planning. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across HCP, payer, and patient engagement efforts. The position will report directly to the head of marketing. This exciting opening offers the opportunity to be a part of a professional, customer-focused pharmaceutical company with a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is a globally integrated generic pharmaceutical company with a focus on providing high service, quality, and affordable products. Our US leadership, which has over 60 years of US generic market experience, understands the customer’s business which allows Zydus the ability to provide unique models to help drive their customer’s success. Our parent company, Zydus Cadila, has a large presence in global markets, including relationships with many top tier international pharmaceutical companies. Based on a manufacturing and development history that spans over 50 years, it is the 4th largest pharmaceutical company in India.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead HCP marketing strategy and execution for ophthalmology biosimilars.

· Develop activation initiatives for retina clinics, ASCs, and buy-and-bill settings.

· Analyze ophthalmology + biosimilar market trends and competitive intelligence.

· Deliver annual marketing plans with biosimilar-specific KPIs.

· Engage retina KOLs and ophthalmology societies.

· Collaborate across Medical, Sales, Market Access, Legal and others.

· Develop research and analytics frameworks for biosimilar ophthalmology market.

· Manage agencies to deliver differentiated HCP campaigns.

· Support sales and account visits with retina groups, ASCs, IDNs, distributors.

· Shape long-term strategies for future ophthalmology biosimilar assets.

· Provide input on BD ophthalmology opportunities.

· Ensure compliance in biosimilar promotion and reimbursement communication.

· Ensure all marketing activities align with internal and external compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes of conduct.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

· 8+ years in pharma/biotech; 5+ years HCP marketing.

· Ophthalmology/retina experience strongly preferred.

· Biosimilars or 505(b)(2) experience highly preferred.

· Specialty injectable and buy-and-bill expertise.

· Strong understanding of retina workflows and reimbursement.

· Strong analytical, communication, leadership skills.

· Up to 30% travel.

TRAVEL:

· The position will require domestic travel (up to 30%)