Director, Brand Lead

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals•Waltham, MA

1d•$220,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, Brand Lead to turn brand strategy into commercial impact. Reporting to the Head of Sarcoma Marketing, this role leads ongoing brand planning, guides integrated marketing for healthcare professionals and patients, and develops talent within the Sarcoma Franchise. It combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution and cross-functional leadership. The Director owns brand strategy and competitive readiness, aligns cross-functional partners around pre-launch, launch, and promotional plans, and delivers integrated campaigns across audiences and platforms. The role also oversees product marketing, coaches one direct report, and represents Commercial alongside the product program team and Medical Affairs in lifecycle planning, including contributions to studies, publications, and key opinion leader engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
12+ years of experience.
Required rare disease and/or oncology and launch experience, with demonstrated commercial success and progressively greater responsibility.
Extensive knowledge of the U.S. medical, regulatory, and legal review process.
Excellent people-management skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

MBA strongly preferred.
Cross-functional commercial experience, such as sales or market access, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own brand strategy and competitive readiness, aligning cross-functional partners around comprehensive pre-launch, launch, and promotional plans.
Deliver integrated campaigns across audiences and platforms, mobilizing commercial teams around clear priorities and customer outreach.
Oversee product marketing and coach one direct report.
Represent Commercial alongside the product program team and Medical Affairs in lifecycle planning.
Contribute to studies, publications, and key opinion leader engagement.