Commercial Lead (Remote)

About Mazen Animal Health

Mazen Animal Health is focused on developing, delivering and commercializing novel biological vaccines and therapeutics that disrupt the status quo and address complex or unsolved challenges in animal health and protein production.  Our first innovative solution is a reinvention of vaccines with a novel maize-based technology platform that will shift the paradigm in disease prevention.

Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced sales & marketing professional to develop and successfully implement a robust sales & marketing strategy for all products. This individual will be accountable for creating an innovative and strategic vision for the function that inspires the organization to exceed expectations.  This position will report to Mazen’s CEO.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for Mazen’s brand and marketing function:
  • Design, develop, and direct marketing objectives, strategies, programs, and policies for all products and services for the organization.
  • Develop Mazen’s commercial brand and brand strategy.
  • Create the overall marketing vision and translate that into integrated business plans, tactics, and deliverables.
  • Oversee critical marketing functions, including market and brand research, communications, and product planning.
  • Utilize data-driven methods to identify changes in the competitive environment and enable responsive marketing activities.
  • Designs and develops consistent themes, messaging and branding throughout all communication touch points.
• Responsible for Mazen’s commercial sales function:
  • Work closely with Mazen partners on commercialization of partnered products.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key customers.
  • Design and implement customer engagement activities.
  • Work cross-functionally to execute accurate demand planning and ensure customer product availability.
  • Inform product selection and prioritization.
  • Provide input to finance function on sales projections for product portfolio.
• Develop budgets, resources, and team to execute short-term and long-term marketing and sales plans.
• Builds cross-functional relationships with organizational stakeholders to understand products, customers, and industry and develop a focused communication program.
• Oversee efficient processes for the regulatory review and approval of communication materials.
• Explore and adopt new channels, methods, and platforms to optimize marketing communications.
• Participate in industry related professional organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in marketing, business, communications or equivalent discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies for new products.
• Familiarity with animal health industry and go to market strategies.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the swine and poultry industries; exposure to or involvement in relevant professional organizations.
• Experience working in a start-up environment.
• Experience with additional species a plus.

Opportunities

• Fully utilize your expertise to build a successful organization, starting with the refinement of your role and development of your function.
• Collaborate across all levels and functions within the organization while personally developing and growing your career.
• Work with an organization that values its employees and maintains an emphasis on culture, development, and diversity.

What we offer / Benefits

Mazen Animal Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401k.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)