Global HPP Marketing Intern

Global HPP Marketing Intern

Location: Baar, Switzerland

Introduction to role:

Join Alexion’s Global Marketing and Market Access team (GMMA) and be part of an integrated strategy and operations team dedicated to developing disease and brand commercial strategies, global marketing materials, and negotiation strategies. Our team works closely with markets to implement these strategies, ensuring the sustained long-term success of our brands. We also deliver commercial strategies for pipeline programs and new product launches. Our culture thrives on collaboration, authenticity, creativity, and pushing boundaries to advance patient care. Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is an inherited, metabolic, rare disease that affects bone mineralization as well as muscle and nervous system function. STRENSIQ is the only approved therapy for patients with hypophosphatasia.

Accountabilities:

As the Global HPP Marketing Intern, you will report to the Global HPP Marketing Partner and collaborate with cross-functional team members to advance our goals for STRENSIQ. You will help drive how internal and external stakeholders rethink HPP. This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and project management skills who can formulate independent recommendations, facilitate endorsement, guide implementation, and evaluate success.

You will gain a comprehensive view of the industry, including the commercialization of rare disease medicine and producing marketing materials for use across different health systems.

You will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the strategic and tactical plans for STRENSIQ and the HPP franchise, including cross functional execution, in conjunction with Global Commercial, Access, and Medical Teams
• Facilitating regional implementation of brand concepts and messages to help country marketing teams implement concepts, messages, and campaigns
• Preparing materials for correspondence and presentation to commercial, medical and access teams from countries around the world (in person and virtual meetings)
• Engage with the Launch Planning Team to advance go-to-market readiness activities focused on launch of a phase 3 pipeline product
• Participate in the development of market research testing for core marketing concepts & messages to drive brand positioning
• Assist with other central initiatives for the HPP global commercial team

Crucial Skills/Experience

• MA degree – minimum (health science and/or marketing)
• Proficiency in English
• Quick learner mentality
• Proactivity and highly collaborative attitude
• Curiosity about strategic problem-solving

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Previous experiences in a pharma sector
• Proficiency in Spanish/Italian/German or other languages is a plus

At Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, we embrace an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global biopharmaceutical landscape, driven by a brave, groundbreaking spirit. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Grow and innovate in a rapidly expanding portfolio with an ambitious spirit and autonomy of a leading biotech. Join an energizing culture where connections are built to explore new insights and learn. As a member of our commercial team, you will meet the needs of some of the most underserved patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed for skill enhancement and fostering a deep understanding of our patient's journeys. Supported by exceptional leaders and peers, you will inspire change with integrity in a culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and connection to patients' lived experiences.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.