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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>The Associate Director, Marketing role is responsible for advancing the lifecycle strategy for a Rare Disease therapy while driving growth within the current indication through high quality execution. A core focus is ensuring that evidence generation, strategic insights, and consistent cross channel messaging work together to reinforce the brand narrative and drive long term value.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The ideal candidate is a strategic marketer who can translate complex insights into clear decisions while also driving flawless execution across channels. 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Periodic overnight travel. Willing to travel approximately 15-20%, required for meetings, conferences, and patient engagement events. <em>This is a hybrid role based in Xeris’ Chicago office and requires a minimum of three days per week on-site. On-site requirements may change at management’s discretion.</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>#LI-HYBRID</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.  It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>The anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $195,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.</em></p>",
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