Consultant, Director of Patient Marketing

SilverShoots; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Patient Marketing to provide strategic leadership for patient-focused initiatives during a temporary medical leave, overseeing education, engagement, and advisory programs related to PBH. This contractor role will drive multi-channel campaigns and ensure effective partnerships with internal teams and external agencies.

The position requires deep experience in patient marketing, strong program management, and a commitment to advancing PBH awareness

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry with focus on patient marketing.
• Experience developing patient engagement programs and ambassador initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills.
• Understanding of MLR and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient activation, education, and support initiatives for launch readiness.
• Provide leadership to the Associate Director of Patient Marketing.
• Oversee patient-facing campaigns, resources, and engagement programs.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, accruals, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Medical, Legal and Regulatory requirements.
• Develop scalable patient engagement programs and ambassador networks.
• Coordinate with external agencies and cross-functional teams to meet KPIs.

Skills

Patient marketing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Regulatory awareness

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

Amylyx is seeking an experienced consultant to serve as Director, Patient Marketing, providing strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of our patient marketing function during a temporary medical leave. This contracted engagement is anticipated to run from December 2026 through June 2027, with an onboarding and knowledge-transfer period alongside the role owner extending through February 2027 to ensure a seamless transition. As a key member of the U.S. Marketing team, the Consultant Director of Patient Marketing will lead critical patient marketing initiatives in support of the anticipated launch of avexitide while advancing disease-state awareness efforts for post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH). This individual will ensure continuity across strategic engagement programs, foster strong agency and cross-functional partnerships, and drive the execution and optimization of patient-focused initiatives. Core areas of focus include tactical development of multi-channel campaigns, educational content development, patient engagement initiatives such as advisory boards, PBH community council meetings, and development of disease state and brand ambassador programs, partnership with patient services on onboarding and adherence planning, direct engagement with the PBH community and storytelling of the lived experiences of people with PBH. As a key advocate for the PBH community, this individual will lead initiatives designed to activate, educate, support, and empower people with PBH. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, compassionate, and highly collaborative patient marketer to help shape a new treatment landscape and make a meaningful impact for a community with significant unmet needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient launch readiness efforts by executing patient activation, education, and support initiatives that enhance awareness and engagement.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Associate Director of Patient Marketing.
• Lead the planning, development, review, and implementation of patient-facing campaigns, educational resources, and engagement programs in partnership with internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Oversee patient marketing budget accruals, forecasts, and actuals, and be accountable for successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with all Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) requirements across patient engagement and Marketing activities.
• Continue strategy, evolution, and execution of scalable patient engagement programs, such as advisory boards, community forums / councils, and ambassador programs, leveraging prior experience and best practices to ensure these initiatives are meaningful and sustainable.
• Manage patient marketing workstreams with external agencies and partners to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables that meet agreed-upon objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, and budgets.
• Support the identification and engagement of PBH community members to help elevate authentic patient stories and perspectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Medical Affairs / Advocacy, Corporate Communications, Commercial Operations, Market Access, etc. to ensure cohesive and patient-centered execution.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience, with at least 4 years focused on patient marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, related field, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing patient engagement strategies, particularly in endocrinology, specialty or rare disease markets.
• Expertise in developing successful patient engagement programs including ambassador programs and other community-building initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders such as Medical Affairs / Advocacy, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Corporate Communications, etc. Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Successful track record of effectively managing external partners, agencies and budgets.
• Understanding of promotional regulatory requirements and experience navigating Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review and approval processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage thoughtfully, empathetically, and authentically with members of the PBH community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease, endocrinology, pre-launch or product launch environments.

Work Location and Conditions

At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Tennessee. You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested, which may include travel by air, driving or public transportation. You must have access to work in a setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communication via video conference, etc.) at your remote location.

Compensation

Contractor Hourly Compensation Range$130—$150 USD

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.