Vice President/Franchise Lead, Neuromuscular

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 PatientsAt 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 OpportunityThe 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 requirements
• Lead the global launch of our neuromuscular portfolio
• Partner with launch program manager to develop an integrated roadmap and cross-functional plans
• Effectively collaborate and partner across Avidity, including key partnership with Core Team, Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Investor Relations and Business Development
• Communicate launch strategy broadly and assist in Avidity’s cultural evolution toward a fully-integrated commercial stage company
• Partner with discovery and development teams to develop and pursue product lifecycle plans
• Develop a global marketing plan and work with regional leaders to tailor to individual markets
• Provide commercial input into our global regulatory strategy to optimize launch success
• Leverage core and cross-functional teams for input to clinical study design to meet target product profiles and target product labels
• Partner with global market access on the development of a compelling economic value proposition and pricing recommendations
• Develop range of commercialization options in the US and ex-US for consideration based on external environment and competitive situation
• Lead the development of brand identity, positioning and global message platform
• Coordinate global commercial brand team, processes and communications to ensure integration and geographic alignment into commercial strategies
• Establish market development plans and execute market/product preparation with key regions on a global basis
• Partner with finance and portfolio strategy to develop Long Range Plans (LRP) and facilitate choices across the portfolio
• Understand 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 leadership
• Serve as an active member for our portfolio strategy efforts, representing neuromuscular franchise
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations to develop deep customer insights to shape the commercial strategy
• Assess competitive market landscape and opportunities for improved or expanded market penetration and adoption
• Support 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 preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of life sciences industry experience
• Working knowledge of research, development and extensive experience in commercial operations
• Minimum 8 years interdisciplinary experience with complex global launches including strategy, execution and matrix team management
• Success operating in multiple organizational models
• Prior collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders and investigators
• Proven track record of developing talent and being a culture champion
• Experience with key aspects of BLA/NDA/MAA filings
• Experience in rare disease commercialization in multiple markets
• A background in antibody delivery or siRNA is a plus
• Demonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), matrix leadership, stakeholder engagement, change management, leadership, integration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability 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

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92121

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