Executive Director, Marketing, Immunology

Incyte; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte, a global biopharmaceutical leader, seeks an Executive Director, Marketing for the U.S. Immunology portfolio. The role drives strategic vision, market expansion, and integrated brand plans across indications and lifecycle stages.

The ideal candidate will align with Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Regulatory teams, champion data-driven decisions, and mentor a high-performing marketing organization while ensuring compliance and patient impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive commercial experience in biopharmaceuticals with at least 8 years in marketing leadership.
• Proven track record leading U.S. or global brand strategy in dermatology, immunology, or related specialty areas.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the U.S. marketing strategy for the immunology portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global brand direction.
• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive brand and product strategies across multiple indications and lifecycle stages.
• Direct integrated promotional planning and execution across HCP, consumer, and digital channels.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs to ensure compliant and strategically aligned initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of marketing professionals, promoting an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Oversee agency partnerships, promotional budgets, and operational processes to ensure efficient resource allocation and ROI.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

US healthcare ecosystem understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

As a key member of the Immunology Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Marketing will serve as the senior commercial leader responsible for setting the strategic vision and driving execution of the U.S. Immunology portfolio. This role leads the development of integrated marketing and brand strategies to maximize market potential, enhance patient and provider engagement, and deliver sustained business growth. The Executive Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional and global partners to ensure alignment of strategy, executional excellence, and innovation across the franchise.

This individual will play a critical leadership role in shaping long-term immunology strategy, guiding a high-performing team, and representing marketing perspectives in enterprise-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the U.S. marketing strategy for the immunology portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global brand direction.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Immunology Leadership Team, contributing to overall business planning and portfolio prioritization.
• Champion a culture of performance, accountability, and innovation across the marketing organization.

Brand & Portfolio Management

• Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive brand and product strategies across multiple indications and lifecycle stages.
• Direct integrated promotional planning and execution across HCP, consumer, and digital channels.
• Drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging market insights, analytics, and competitive intelligence.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs to ensure compliant and strategically aligned initiatives.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Market Insights to incorporate evolving scientific data and market dynamics into brand plans.
• Foster strong relationships with key opinion leaders, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of marketing professionals, promoting an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Build future marketing leadership talent through coaching, stretch opportunities, and succession planning.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee agency partnerships, promotional budgets, and operational processes to ensure efficient resource allocation and ROI.
• Establish clear metrics and performance dashboards to monitor progress toward strategic goals.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with corporate policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive commercial experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 8 years in marketing leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading U.S. or global brand strategy in dermatology, immunology, or a related specialty therapeutic area.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic acumen, business insight, and ability to influence at senior levels across a matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including HCP, patient, and payer dynamics.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive presence.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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