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The Senior Director, SID is responsible for the development of strategy and operational delivery for the assigned portfolio in the international (INT) region, with indirect responsibility for regional sales/market share performance for the relevant portfolio/brand(s). The incumbent is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the inline SID CSL brands, along with future product launches (once assets are in the L-36-month time horizon), ensuring that there is a fit for purpose go-to-market strategy for the international region.The role holder provides strong and collaborative leadership for the relevant International Brand Team (IBT) and Therapy Area Team (TAT), co-creating pan-regional integrated marketing playbooks, programmes and tactics, for localisation and implementation across the affiliate network, to enable and drive brand performance. The initial focus for the position holder will be to develop and launch fit for purpose marketing playbooks for the key power brands in SID. In addition, establishing the tone and expectation for the 3M partnership within SID across the markets of International will be first order priority.The role reports to the Executive Director, IG Portfolio Lead, Commercial Operations International.LeadershipProvide strong strategic and operational marketing expertise and guidance for SID and market brand leads within International Region impacting directly the marketing functional results within the Region given the position holder directs the execution of the SID marketing strategyAbility to lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional matrix teams across international markets; fostering a culture of continuous development and improvement within the marketing communityProvide brand leadership for 3M partnership and embed integrative ways of working that enables the business to benefit from cross-functional thinking and alignment as a constantLeads the execution of the 3M operational brand plan across the international region, influencing business decisions of General Managers, which makes the position holder responsible for the SID budget & P&LOwns and drives the operational brand planning process for portfolioCo-responsible to build talent and succession pipeline for above-market Marketing positionsStrategic thinkingAbility to generate and leverage insights to solve complex problems and to translate into action that helps course correct portfolio/brand performance where neededAbility to launch and build new brands and adept in managing brands through their lifecycle at an above-market and in-market levelProvide strategic thought partnership to the ED IG Portfolio Lead and to the Head of International Marketing for SID growth potential realisationExecutionDevelop aligned customer focused brand plans and enable consistent and disciplined implementation across the international regionImplement performance tracking and management system for SID brandsProven experience in driving operational delivery within the context of marketing in an international operating environmentBuild region-wide confidence in portfolio/brand strategies and plans, and establish a culture of good practice sharingEstablish strong relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g., physicians, patient associations, and professional/medical associations and societies)Position Qualifications and Experience RequirementsEducation: Graduate degree or equivalent required. Postgraduate qualification preferred.12+ years of relevant commercial experience in international biopharmaceuticals, including extensive strategic and operational marketingPossesses strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and expectations across diverse stakeholder groupsExperience in leading strategic processes for portfolio and brand development, including investment and resource allocationExperience leading global marketing initiatives and managing diverse, multicultural matrix teamsExperience in P&L management & ideally as a General Manager requested to realise the value of expected portfolio and brand growthDemonstrated ability to lead, influence and inspire cross-functional matrix teams, driving collaboration, innovation and results at a global, region and local levelProficiency in CRM systems and tools, with a focus on leveraging data-driven insights to drive customer engagement and retentionStrong strategic and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable marketing strategies and tacticsExcellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to implementationAn excellent command of the English language (spoken and written) is requiredAbout CSL ViforCSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in irondeficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company,CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit and CSL Plasma at BenefitsFor more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.You Belong at CSLAt CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit Opportunity EmployerCSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit