Director of Marketing

Science; New York (NY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Flexible vacation

Company-paid holidays

Healthy meals and snacks (on-site)

Parental leave and bereavement

Dependent Care FSA

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Science is a clinical-stage technology company focused on neuroscience, seeking a Marketing Director to shape and lead the US marketing strategy for PRIMA. This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer and will define how Science enters the market and builds awareness among healthcare providers and patients, preparing the US market for a pre-commercial launch.

You will develop the US market and launch strategy, positioning, and a multi-year plan, overseeing professional education,

Competenze

• 8+ years of marketing experience in the medical device industry with progressive responsibility.
• Experience launching Class III PMA devices in the US.
• Proven ability to lead both HCP and patient marketing programs.
• Strong knowledge of US medical device promotional regulations and FDA rules.
• Ability to translate market insights into strategy and influence senior leaders.
• Bachelors degree in relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop and own US marketing and launch strategy for PRIMA in line with regulatory milestones.
• Define HCP marketing for retina specialists and referring clinicians, plus patient education priorities.
• Shape patient/caregiver marketing including disease awareness and patient advocacy partnerships.
• Lead congress and medical education strategy, ensuring communications remain non-promotional pre-approval.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to map the US geographic atrophy landscape.
• Collaborate on launch readiness with market access, reimbursement, and commercial teams.
• Set budgets, KPIs, and manage agency partnerships accountable for performance.
• Coordinate with regulatory, legal, and medical affairs to comply with FDA requirements.

Conoscenze

Marketing leadership

Class III PMA launches

HCP marketing

Direct-to-consumer marketing

FDA regulations

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

This is an exciting time to join. PRIMA, our wireless subretinal implant for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), was evaluated in the PRIMAvera pivotal study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Geographic atrophy is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, and this role offers a rare opportunity to build the US marketing strategy for a genuinely new technology from the ground up. PRIMA is CE marked in the European Union and registered for supply in the United Kingdom and we are preparing for the US regulatory approval.

We are seeking a Marketing Director to shape and lead the US marketing strategy for PRIMA. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this role will define how Science enters the market & builds awareness among our two key customer groups—healthcare providers and patients—and prepares the US market for PRIMA, subject to regulatory approval. You will develop the US market and launch strategy, positioning, and multi-year marketing plan, and oversee their delivery across professional education, congresses, digital, and patient advocacy channels. The ideal candidate has launched Class III medical devices in the US, brings deep experience in both HCP and patient marketing, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, pre-commercial environment. You will work closely with leaders across clinical, regulatory, medical affairs, and market access, and demonstrate commitment to Science's mission. This role is based in the United States.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and own the US marketing and launch strategy for PRIMA, including market segmentation, positioning, and a multi-year marketing plan aligned with regulatory milestones and company objectives
• Define the HCP marketing strategy for retina specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and referring clinicians, including messaging, value propositions, and professional education priorities
• Define the patient and caregiver marketing strategy, including disease awareness, patient journey mapping, and partnerships with patient advocacy and low-vision organizations
• Shape Science's US congress and medical education strategy (e.g., AAO, ASRS), ensuring communications remain scientific and non-promotional prior to FDA approval
• Lead market research and competitive intelligence to build deep insight into the US geographic atrophy landscape, customer needs, and referral pathways
• Partner with market access, reimbursement, and commercial leadership on launch readiness, including implanting center strategy and referral network development
• Set the marketing budget, KPIs, and measurement framework; select and direct agency partners and hold them accountable for performance
• Work with the Chief Communications Officer and the regulatory, legal, and medical affairs teams to ensure all communications comply with FDA requirements, including restrictions on pre-approval promotion

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of marketing experience in the medical device industry, with progressive responsibility for marketing strategy
• Direct experience launching one or more Class III (PMA) medical devices in the US
• Proven experience developing and leading both HCP and patient (direct-to-consumer) marketing programs
• Strong working knowledge of US medical device promotional regulations, including FDA restrictions on pre-approval promotion
• Demonstrated ability to turn market insight into strategy and to influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology, retina, or neurotechnology markets
• Experience building the market for a new-to-world technology or new treatment category
• Familiarity with US reimbursement and market access considerations for implantable devices
• MBA or advanced degree

Salary/Pay Range

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000-$200,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.