Head of Marketing (Sr. Director), US Oncology

Azurity Pharmaceuticals; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Marketing, US Oncology to lead strategic and tactical marketing for a portfolio of oncology products. You will drive US brand strategy, in-line marketing execution, and launch planning while leading a small team of brand leads.

The role requires a minimum of 12 years in pharma/biotech with 7+ years in US Oncology marketing, and strong cross-functional leadership. Hybrid or office-based work with ~20–30% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• 7+ years of US-based in-line marketing / launch experience in Oncology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple brands or indications simultaneously.
• Experience with P&Ls and financial planning (budgeting, forecasting).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute US oncology brand strategy.
• Lead annual brand planning and launch readiness for pipeline products.
• Manage a cross-functional brand team and budgets.
• Partner with Medical, Market Access, and Sales teams to align on strategy and messaging.
• Drive growth, monitor KPIs, and optimize brand performance.

Skills

Brand leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Life Sciences

Tools

CRM software

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Director, Head of Marketing, US Oncology to lead the strategic and tactical marketing efforts across a portfolio of products within our growing commercial organization. This individual will be responsible for driving US oncology brand strategy, in-line marketing execution, and launch planning for pipeline assets across the oncology portfolio. They will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while leading multiple brands and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including at least 7 years of U.S.-based marketing experience within the Oncology space. This individual will lead a small team of brand leads.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Execution

• Oversee marketing activities for all products within the Oncology Franchise and manage the brand team
• Lead annual brand planning process, develop and execute integrated marketing plans for in-line brands and pipeline brands, aligning with corporate and commercial objectives.
• Manage day-to-day brand operations of the marketing team, ensuring timely development, production and execution of campaigns, messaging, and materials that optimize brand awareness and performance relative to established brand goals
• Monitor brand performance, KPIs, and market dynamics to optimize marketing strategy and inform tactical pivots.
• Working with finance and forecasting develop short and long term forecasts
• Collaborate with insights team on conducting primary research and assessing secondary research data to garner market insights and inform brand strategy
• Manage the topline revenue forecast while effectively managing gross to nets

Portfolio Management

• Oversee a portfolio of products at various lifecycle stages (pre-launch, launch, growth, maturity).
• Prioritize and allocate resources across brands to maximize impact and ROI.
• Ensure brand consistency while tailoring approaches to product-specific needs and market segments.
• Work with sales training, commercial functional partners, medical and legal teams on developing and implementing commercial training for the franchise.
• Continually assess competitive marketplace to anticipate changes in the future landscape so that strategies can be revised accordingly.

Launch Planning & Readiness

• Partnering with the launch excellence lead, lead cross-functional launch readiness efforts for new indications or products within the portfolio.
• Partner with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Regulatory, and external agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant promotional and educational content.
• Develop and manage North America launch timelines, training materials, and field execution strategies.

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between marketing and the field force, driving alignment on strategy and messaging.
• Collaborate with external partners, agencies, and vendors to develop omnichannel marketing campaigns.
• Engage with KOLs and gather market insights to inform brand planning and positioning.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Life Sciences, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, within those 7+ years of in-line marketing / launch experience in U.S. in Oncology
• Proven ability to manage multiple brands or indications simultaneously
• Prior experience with direct reports and team management
• Experience in managing P&Ls
• Must exhibit leadership skills, ability to manage appropriately in a fast paced environment and the ability to influence without authority
• Broad commercial leader who thinks strategically and drives execution/results; experience in sales and other areas within commercial is highly desired
• Track record of being able to manage financials including budget, Gross to Nets and resource allocation
• Ability to develop executive level updates and narratives
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving organization with a hands‑on and collaborative approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams, driving them towards achieving common goals in a fast paced evolving organization

Work Environment & Travel:

• Hybrid or office-based, depending on location.
• Travel: ~20–30% (including conferences, sales meetings, field rides, etc.)
• time

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