Sr. Director, Global Immunology Franchise

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

Scope of the role:

The global franchise head Immunology is responsible for defining and executing the global Immunology Therapeutic Area strategy to maximize long-term franchise value and patient impact. This role leads the development of global brand strategies, ensures excellence in brand planning and execution, drives resource allocation decisions, and partners closely with Research & Development, Medical Affairs, and key commercial functions to build a sustainable and differentiated Immunology franchise.

The role has full accountability for delivering the franchise growth ambition through effective portfolio prioritization, strategic investment decisions, and leadership of the Global Immunology Marketing Team.

Your role:

1. Therapeutic Area Strategy & Franchise Leadership

Define and co-lead the long-term Immunology Therapeutic Area Strategy with R&D, leveraging key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Business Development, Market Access, and Commercial functions.
Translate scientific, competitive, and market insights into a clear "where to play" and "how to win" franchise strategy.
Ensure alignment between pipeline development, lifecycle management opportunities, licensing opportunities, and commercial priorities.
Drive cross-functional decision-making to maximize the value of current and future Immunology assets.
Establish a sustainable franchise vision that extends beyond individual brands and indications.

2. Brand Strategy & Execution Excellence

Ensure the development and implementation of best-in-class global brand plans across all Immunology assets.
Establish clear brand ambition, positioning, value propositions, and strategic priorities.
Monitor execution of global brand plans and ensure strong alignment between global strategy and local implementation.
Define relevant KPIs and performance metrics to track strategic progress and execution quality.
Drive continuous improvement in commercial effectiveness and launch excellence.

3. Commercial Ambition & Resource Allocation

Define the 3-year franchise ambition, including sales, market share, and profitability objectives.
Develop robust business cases and investment scenarios to support growth objectives.
Lead franchise budgeting and investment prioritisation processes.
Allocate resources across products, indications, markets, and strategic initiatives to maximise return on investment.
Ensure the appropriate balance between short-term performance delivery and long-term franchise value creation.

4. Portfolio & Lifecycle Management

Identify and prioritise growth opportunities across the Immunology portfolio.
Lead lifecycle management strategies to optimise value throughout the product lifecycle.
Evaluate new indication opportunities, evidence-generation priorities, and franchise expansion initiatives.
Partner with Business Development and R&D teams to assess and maximise external innovation opportunities relevant to the Immunology strategy.

5. Leadership & People Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Global Brand Managers.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Global and Local organisations.
Ensure effective talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the franchise team.
Inspire and align stakeholders around a shared franchise vision and strategic priorities.

Who are you:

Significant international pharmaceutical experience in Marketing, Franchise Leadership, or General Management.
Proven track record in Immunology and/or Specialty Care.
Demonstrated success in defining and executing Therapeutic Area strategies.
Strong strategic thinking combined with execution excellence.
Experience leading cross-functional, matrix-based global organizations.
Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities.
Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s in it for you:

You will be part of a true global team with high exposure to Leadership team of Alfasigma and your impact will be substantial and highly appreciated. Your personal development will be taken seriously, and your growth will go hand in hand with the growth of the company. We believe that innovation can be translated in different ways, including your own development.

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Why Join Alfasigma:

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.