Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

Position Summary

The summer student position offers an opportunity to be involved in the daily marketing operations within Alexion Canada, assisting the marketing team with tactical support in driving the accurate and timely diagnosis and optimized management of patients and appropriate on-going use of our products.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the review, categorization and organization of all marketing-related materials across Alexion systems (including Veeva Promotional, BOX, etc).
• Assist in identification of new virtual/digital marketing customer engagement opportunities and initiatives
• Assist in implementation of marketing campaigns, with a focus on multi-channel initiatives
• Involvement in approval submissions and interacting with cross functional partners (Regulatory, Medical & Legal)
• Event Management assistance with customer initiatives
• Support with Market Research
• Active support with Brand Planning / Business Planning including key involvement with cross-functional stakeholders
• Working with the senior marketers on specific projects
• Ensure full compliance of all projects and initiatives led with internal SOPs/policies and external reporting obligations
• Other responsibilities that are requested from time to time

Qualifications

• Experience in working in corporate environment preferred
• Specific interest in Marketing and Sales, with previous experience preferred
• Proven project management, planning and organizational ability
• Experience in Digital Marketing an asset
• Interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Ability to work on occasion during evenings and weekends
• Bilingual (French & English) an asset.

Education

• Currently in advanced years or recent graduate of B.A./B.S degree in business or scientific field, or currently undertaking MBA degree

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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