[Remote] Head of Marketing
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical oncology innovator focused on developing treatments for ovarian cancer and other tumor types. They are seeking a Head of Marketing to lead the commercial organization in preparation for the launch of their first product, overseeing brand management and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the comprehensive, multi-year commercial launch plan for Zentalis’s lead oncology asset, azenocertib, ensuring seamless alignment across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional team members
- Oversee global branding, messaging, positioning, and biomarker strategies to differentiate the asset in a competitive oncology landscape
- Develop product messaging and outreach plans for all key stakeholders including KOLs, community-based oncologists, nursing & support staff, pathologists, and patients
- Optimize launch readiness through data-driven decision making, leveraging insights from robust market research, competitive intelligence, and in-depth market analytics
- Establish sales & marketing budget including annual and long-range sales and expense forecasts, in partnership with Analytics and Finance collaborators
- Align on key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytical frameworks to monitor metrics such as launch trajectory, diagnostic uptake, market share expansion, duration of therapy, and sales force effectiveness
- Provide commercial insight to Product Strategy Teams, informing development and lifecycle planning for azenocertib and additional therapies in the Zentalis pipeline
- Partner with Market Access colleagues to optimize pricing, patient access, reimbursement strategies, and payer engagement plans ahead of launch
- Represent Zentalis externally, gathering insights and establishing strong strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), oncology networks, and patient advocacy groups
- Incorporate companion diagnostic message development, deployment strategies, and testing partnership needs, such as Day 1 Readiness, in all brand planning activities
- Take a leadership role in supporting and contributing to an action-oriented, collaborative culture which puts patient outcomes first
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, sciences, or a related field is required
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive commercial experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a substantial portion dedicated to oncology commercial strategy
- Proven track record of playing a leadership role in successful oncology product launches
- Direct experience designing, scaling, and managing marketing (and sales) teams within a small-to-mid-sized biotech environment
- Possesses the macro-level vision to build long-term commercial frameworks while retaining the hands-on agility to manage day-to-day tactical execution in an entrepreneurial setting
- Committed to building culture-first teams that prioritize collaboration, high ethical standards, operational transparency, and a shared dedication to improving patient outcomes
- Thrives in fast-paced, fluid environments typical of launch preparations; exhibits steady leadership and a problem-solving mindset when facing complex regulatory or market dynamics
- An eloquent communicator capable of translating complex clinical data and commercial strategy into inspiring narratives for internal teams, board members, and external stakeholders
- An MBA or advanced scientific degree is highly preferred
- Preferable to have both US and global experience
- Experience launching with a companion diagnostic preferable
- Demonstrated success navigating organizational change, such as advancing a company from a purely clinical-stage R&D organization to a fully commercial operating entity
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