Manager, Channel Marketing

Protecting our tomorrowJob Title: Manager, Channel Marketing, US Location: RemoteDepartment: CommercialReports To: Associate Director, NA Marketing CommunicationsSalary Range: $130k – $160kAbout Bavarian Nordic At Bavarian Nordic, we are dedicated to protecting lives and advancing global health through innovative vaccines. As a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, our growing portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. Our mission is simple: to improve quality of life worldwide by preventing infectious diseases. We are headquartered in Denmark and have offices across Europe and North America.Position Overview The Channel Marketing Manager supports the development and execution of marketing strategies that drive vaccine adoption, access, and utilization within retail pharmacy and IDN channels. This role partners closely with brand marketing, sales, account management, and cross-functional teams to ensure channel-specific customers are equipped with effective tools, programs, and resources to strengthen vaccine recommendation and support vaccination delivery.The role focuses on activation programs that translate brand strategy into channel-specific execution, enabling pharmacists and IDN partners to effectively engage patients and increase vaccination rates.Key Responsibilities Channel Strategy & PlanningSupport development of channel strategies aligned with vaccine brand priorities and commercial objectivesContribute to annual planning and channel-specific tactical execution plansCustomer Activation & EngagementDesign and implement retail pharmacy marketing programs that support pharmacist vaccine recommendations and point-of-care conversations, including pharmacist education and training tools, digital activation campaigns, seasonal vaccination and other appointment and traffic-driving initiativesDesign and implement IDN marketing programs that support population health initiatives, care gap closure, and vaccination protocolsDevelop resources that enable account teams to effectively engage retail and IDN customers, including customer-specific toolkits, engagement materials, training resources, etc.Partner with the brand teams to integrate channel-specific marketing activities with broader HCP and consumer engagement strategiesEnsure all materials are compliant with regulatory and legal standardsChannel Insights & Performance AnalyticsMonitor channel performance data and track key performance metrics including campaign effectiveness and retail engagementIn partnership with account management teams, drive insight generation on customer-specific operations, workflow, and patient dynamics to help identify opportunities to enhance channel engagement.Translate data/insight into actionable tactics to optimize marketing programsAgency & Vendor ManagementPartner with external agencies to develop marketing materials and campaignsLead day-to-day execution and project management of channel marketing programs, coordinating timelines, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful deployment across retail and IDN channelsManage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure high-quality executionCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with:Brand marketingRetail and IDN account managementCommercial opsField salesMedical affairsLegal and RegulatoryCoordinate with Sales and Medical in deployment of channel-specific programs to achieve optimal customer experience with Bavarian Nordic and program effectiveness.Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, vaccine/biotech or healthcare marketingDemonstrated experience in one or more of the following preferred:Vaccine marketingBrand marketingOmnichannel campaignsCustomer engagement programsExperience in working with retail pharmacy, health system or large provider group strongly preferredProven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in complex commercial organizations and drive measurable commercial outcomesCustomer-centric mindset, strategic thinking and commercial acumenStrong communication and project management skillsAbility to translate insights into scalable marketing programsAnalytical mindset with experience using data to drive decision-makingStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsWhy Join Us Join a passionate, mission-driven global biotech committed to protecting lives. At Bavarian Nordic, you’ll find a collaborative culture, flexible work environment, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com#LI-MA1