Director, Medical Marketing

Definium Therapeutics

4d•$200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Director, Medical Marketing will lead the development and execution of strategic medical marketing initiatives to support the successful commercial launch of DT120. The role works closely with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, Clinical Development, and other cross-functional teams to align initiatives with corporate goals. It shapes scientific engagement strategy through KOL development, advisory boards, congress activities, and evidence communication, while ensuring activities comply with applicable regulatory and compliance standards. The position also leads external agency and vendor partnerships, synthesizes insights from scientific and market engagement, and develops communications and initiatives that strengthen awareness, credibility, and launch readiness. Travel is required as needed, averaging 20–30%, with higher travel during congress and launch periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with experience in medical marketing, medical affairs operations, scientific communications, or commercial launch support.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations governing scientific exchange, promotional activities, and healthcare professional engagement.
Experience leading KOL engagement programs, advisory boards, and medical congress activities.
Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Proficiency in analyzing scientific, clinical, and market insights to inform strategic decision-making.
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration; intellectually curious, solutions-oriented, and effective at communicating and socializing strategic recommendations.
Ability to synthesize complex clinical and market data into actionable strategies.
Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior, cross-functional, KOL, and agency stakeholders.
Ability to travel as required; average 20–30%, with higher travel during congress and launch periods.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Launch experience in the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
Experience supporting scientific communications, congress planning, speaker programs, or publication-related activities.
Experience in CNS / psychiatry, specialty pharmaceutical, or complex treatment categories.
Experience with REMS products or novel treatment delivery models.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute medical marketing initiatives that support the scientific positioning and successful commercialization of DT120.
Lead KOL engagement strategy, including identification, segmentation, relationship development, and ongoing engagement planning.
Lead advisory board planning and execution, including objectives, attendee selection, content development, logistics, and insight capture.
Lead medical congress strategy and execution, including sponsorships, exhibits, symposia, scientific communications, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to align scientific engagement activities with broader organizational objectives.
Direct external agency partners and vendors supporting congresses, advisory boards, speaker programs, and scientific communications initiatives.
Synthesize insights from KOL interactions, advisory boards, congresses, and market intelligence to drive brand and evidence-generation strategies.
Lead development of scientific communication materials and engagement initiatives that strengthen awareness, credibility, and launch readiness.