Franchise Head

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Therapeutic Franchise Head - Rheumatology

The primary role of the Franchise Head - Rheumatology at Spherix Global Insights is to oversee all aspects of a specific business unit covering a range of therapeutic indications.

A successful candidate is a results-oriented leader that thrives in a fast-paced environment and can think strategically while managing and growing their business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the strategic plan for the franchise including P&L management, publication plan development, new product development, and business/organizational development.
• Work with Executive Management team to pinpoint growth opportunities – beyond franchise – for the organization.  The Franchise Head will work with executive management to expand the organization by helping to identify new product, services and bolt-on partnerships/opportunities aligned and synergistic with our growth plans.
• Work intimately and actively with clients, and potential clients, to assure Spherix’s position as a go-to source for insights and strategy within Rheumatology.
• Lead across the organization while developing a team of Insights Directors and Insights Analysts to execute the publication plan.
• Attend national and international conferences to stay updated on the latest data, meet with opinion leaders and key clients and present Spherix data where applicable
• Work closely with the KOL advisory board and key therapy organizations to say abreast of the changing disease landscape.

KEY SKILLS, COMPENCENCIES, AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED

• Proven business development experience
• Demonstrated (Servant) leadership
• Advanced project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced data analysis and insights generation experience
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel, SPSS and PowerPoint
• Five-years of relevant experience in therapy area, market research, consulting, or account management
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred
• Preferred experience; not mandatory
• Good working knowledge of the gastroenterology market
• Experience with both US and ex-US markets

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

• Have the desire to lead a business unit
• Are a self-starter with inherent curiosity
• Passionate about coaching and developing people
• Embrace change and innovation
• Value integrity
• Seek a working environment populated by dynamic professionals with a team-oriented approach to building a best-in-class insights business.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• Compensation package includes competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience, as well as an annual bonus linked to franchise and company profitability
• Some travel commitments, including international, to attend medical conferences and client meetings

ABOUT SPHERIX:

At Spherix, we are a hyper-focused market intelligence firm that leverages our proprietary network of Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) to provide actionable insights to our clients so that they can make better decisions.  We specialize in select dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, ophthalmology, and rheumatology markets.

Our leadership team has extensive client-side experience in biopharmaceutical brand management and strategic marketing, coupled with a passion for the specialty markets that they cover.  Our therapy teams intimately understand each therapeutic market and effectively partner with our clients.  In addition, Spherix Global Insight’s proprietary network allow us to not only rapidly turnaround research, but it also ensures a high-quality respondent base that is engaged in the research process.

Spherix Global Insights has a passionate team of professionals that is driven by helping customers turn information into insights.  Our proprietary approach and our passionate team have allowed the company to grow rapidly over the past five years. 

Recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the fastest growing businesses in Philadelphia- Award:  Soaring 76 – 2019, 2020, 2021

Recognized by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum as one of the fastest growing privately held business in the region- Award:  Philadelphia 100- 2019, 2020, 2021