Director, Strategic Marketing & Market Development – Life Sciences

Medicilon Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicilon Inc. seeks a Director, Strategic Marketing & Market Development to lead commercial marketing initiatives and strengthen its U.S. life sciences presence.

The role translates complex scientific capabilities into compelling customer messaging and drives demand through digital channels, events, and thought leadership. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in biomedical sciences and proven experience in biotech/pharma/CRO marketing, with strong cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences preferred.
• Experience in marketing, market development, commercial strategy, or growth initiatives in biotech, pharma, CRO, or life sciences services.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery and preclinical development workflows.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into commercially effective messaging.
• Experience with demand generation, digital marketing, customer engagement, or market expansion initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to expand Medicilon’s visibility in U.S. biotech and pharmaceutical markets.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to support growth.
• Partner with BD and scientific teams to improve engagement and opportunity generation.
• Translate scientific services into clear market messaging and materials.
• Create scientific content: technical materials, case studies, webinars, presentations, and patient communications.
• Lead demand gen programs across digital channels, events, and campaigns.
• Manage website, LinkedIn, email marketing, and analytics to improve effectiveness.
• Lead participation in biotech/pharma conferences and build U.S. ecosystem relationships.
• Collaborate with global teams and leadership to meet commercial objectives.

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

MS in Biomedical Sciences

Marketing & Market Development

Commercial Strategy

Cross-functional Leadership

Effective Communication

Demand Generation & Digital Marketing

Fit for Growth Environments

Job description

Medicilon is a biopharmaceutical R&D services company providing integrated preclinical research solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. With strong scientific capabilities across drug discovery and preclinical development, Medicilon supports innovative drug development programs globally.

Position Overview

Medicilon is seeking a Director, Strategic Marketing & Market Development to lead commercial marketing initiatives and strengthen the company’s presence in the U.S. life sciences market.

This role will be responsible for developing market strategies, increasing brand visibility, generating commercial opportunities, and translating complex scientific capabilities into compelling customer-focused messaging.

The ideal candidate combines scientific understanding, strategic marketing expertise, and hands‑on execution experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO, or life sciences service organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to expand Medicilon’s visibility and commercial presence in the U.S. biotech and pharmaceutical markets.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to support business growth.
• Partner with Business Development and scientific teams to improve customer engagement and opportunity generation.

Scientific Marketing & Thought Leadership

• Translate complex scientific services into clear and compelling market messaging.
• Develop scientific content including technical materials, case studies, webinars, presentations, and customer communications.
• Support thought leadership initiatives to strengthen market credibility.

Demand Generation & Digital Marketing

• Lead demand generation programs across digital channels, webinars, industry events, and targeted campaigns.
• Manage and optimize website, LinkedIn presence, email marketing, and marketing analytics.
• Utilize data insights to improve marketing effectiveness and lead generation.

Industry Engagement & Events

• Lead participation in biotech and pharmaceutical conferences, trade shows, and scientific meetings.
• Build relationships across the U.S. life sciences ecosystem.

Team & Cross-functional Leadership

• Lead and collaborate with U.S. marketing resources and global teams.
• Partner with Business Development, scientific experts, and company leadership to support commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., MS, or equivalent experience) in biomedical sciences, pharmacology, drug discovery, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in marketing, market development, commercial strategy, or growth initiatives within biotech, pharma, CRO, or life sciences services.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery and preclinical development workflows.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts into commercially effective messaging.
• Experience with demand generation, digital marketing, customer engagement, or market expansion initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growth-oriented environment.

Location

Lexington, MA (On-site)

Candidates located in the Greater Boston life sciences ecosystem are strongly preferred.