IDEAYA Biosciences · 3 hours ago
Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead
IDEAYA Biosciences is a precision medicine oncology company focused on developing transformative therapies for cancer. The Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead will lead the US brand strategy and launch execution for Darovasertib, overseeing the marketing campaigns and ensuring alignment across various teams for successful market introduction.
BiotechnologyHealth CareOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead the overall Darovasertib brand strategy and launch execution, including positioning, messaging, and go-to-market planning across HCP and patient segments
Drive commercial readiness and ensure alignment across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Corporate Communications, and IDEAYA’s partner, Servier, for consistent life-cycle planning
Work with digital and patient lead to ensure alignment with brand strategy across various tactics
Translate complex clinical and scientific data into compelling, differentiated brand narratives that resonate with stakeholders
Oversee marketing campaigns, including guiding omnichannel execution (digital, field, congress, peer-to-peer), content creation, and tactical planning
Partner closely with the Sales Leadership and Field Teams to translate brand strategy into actionable field tactics, tools, and messaging that drive execution excellence and customer engagement
Develop and deliver field training materials and launch resources that ensure alignment, consistency, and confidence across all customer-facing teams
Collaborate with field insights and analytics to identify market opportunities, feedback trends, and competitive intelligence to continuously refine brand tactics
Serve as the strategic bridge between marketing and sales, ensuring real-time communication, alignment, and shared accountability for launch and post-launch success
Manage budget, agencies, and vendors to ensure high-quality, efficient execution and fiscal discipline
Lead a small team at the beginning with opportunity to grow with the brand/lifecycle
Continuously monitor brand performance and market dynamics, leveraging insights to optimize strategy and execution
Lead, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Represent the commercial voice in senior leadership discussions and contribute strategic input to pipeline and life-cycle planning
Travel: ~20%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences
10+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience, including significant oncology brand leadership
Proven success launching a first-in-class or specialty oncology product in the US
Deep understanding of oncology market dynamics, HCP engagement, and patient-centric marketing
Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into clear strategic positioning and communication
Experience leading cross-functional launch teams, delivering in a matrix environment, and managing agency partnerships
Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills
Travel: ~20%
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred
Experience in rare disease or ophthalmic oncology strongly preferred
Familiarity with digital marketing, omnichannel engagement, and data-driven decision making
Global or lifecycle management experience in a Biotech
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents)
401k
ESPP
Wellness programs
Company
IDEAYA Biosciences
IDEAYA Biosciences is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that develops therapeutics for patients with genetically-defined cancers.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$694.1MKey Investors
5AM Ventures
2024-07-09Post Ipo Equity· $263M
2023-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2022-09-14Post Ipo Equity· $80M
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