Director, HCP Marketing

Ardelyx • Waltham, MA

8h • $221,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada. Position Summary: This role will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and will serve as the HCP team lead – this leader will be responsible for delivering on all branded healthcare provider (HCP) initiatives in support of the US strategic and tactical plans of IBSRELA. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can effectively work in a fast-paced environment, has a solution-oriented mindset, and is able to execute. The Director, HCP Marketing is responsible for collaborating with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, including but not limited to Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Market Research, Sales, Regulatory, Commercial Operations, Legal, and Commercial leadership. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to work on a broad range of initiatives and gain exposure to company leadership.

Requirements

• BA/BS, MBA a plus, with 9-12 years marketing experience with substantial healthcare/pharma/biotech or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Combination of strong strategic thinking with ability to execute tactical plans
• Proven experience leading direct reports, including performance management, coaching and goal setting
• Ability to work well in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy
• Strong communication and presentation skills to interface with cross-functional partners and senior management
• Ability to effectively and consistently execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding goals and objectives
• Ability to travel as required to meet business needs (~30%)
• Hybrid corporate office and remote-based position, Boston area preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy, development and rollout of innovative, insight-driven HCP marketing tactics that equip the field force with differentiated tools to drive engagement and performance.
• Partner closely with the Digital Lead to shape and execute non-personal promotion strategy across omninchannel platforms, driving targeted HCP engagement and measurable brand growth.
• Lead Congress strategy and execution planning (booth content, sponsorships, product theaters).
• Collaborate with P2P lead to integrate P2P strategy into the broader HCP marketing plan, aligning content and KPIs to drive measurable results
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in managing relationships with marketing agencies and key external partners, ensuring seamless execution and optimization of marketing initiatives.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements, proactively navigating Medical, Legal, and Regulatory processes while driving efficiency and innovation in execution.
• Foster and strengthen collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure success of cross-functional initiatives and long-range plans.
• Partner with sales and commercial leadership to identify market challenges and opportunities, driving strategic solutions, enhanced training, and high-impact messaging to optimize performance.
• Shape and influence the overall brand strategy, collaborating with marketing leadership to drive execution, innovation, and long-term growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director