VP Marketing

Moonlake; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning Environment

Impactful Work

Flexibility and Balance

Career Growth

Job summary

Moonlake in Indiana is seeking a VP Marketing to lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that support product launches and long-term growth. This role requires a strong background in biopharma with a focus on immunology or dermatology.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a proven track record of leading marketing teams. Responsibilities include overseeing omnichannel engagement strategies and ensuring successful pre-launch activities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive biopharma commercial experience.
• Significant experience in immunology or dermatology markets.
• Proven success in leading pre-launch and launch marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of MoonLake's marketing strategy.
• Execute US pre-launch strategy and launch readiness.
• Drive marketing strategy through deep customer insights.

Skills

Strategic leadership and ownership

Strong scientific and commercial judgement

Effective cross‑functional influence

Results‑driven execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, or MD)

Job description

Job Purpose

The VP Marketing will lead the development and execution of MoonLake Group’s marketing strategy, building a strong, differentiated brand foundation to support the product and future indication launches and long‑term growth. This role is responsible for shaping the company’s commercial narrative, ensuring strategic alignment across functions, and translating scientific innovation into clear, compelling value for key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patients, and internal leadership.

Major Accountabilities

• Marketing Strategy: Lead US marketing and brand plan incl. differentiation, positioning and tactics across the product lifecycle, aligned with MoonLake’s clinical stage, corporate objectives, and commercial ambition.
• Pre‑Launch & Launch Readiness:
  • Execute US pre‑launch strategy and launch readiness, including positioning, messaging, segmentation, and execution planning to ensure successful market entry.
  • Oversee MoonLake’s HCP and Consumer promotional campaign and activity.
  • Oversee MoonLake’s Peer to Peer, congress and KOL engagement.
• Insight‑Driven Decision Making: Drive marketing strategy through deep customer, market, and competitive in‑sights, ensuring clear prioritisation and measurable impact.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and Legal to deliver integrated, compliant marketing programmes.
• Omnichannel Execution: Oversee US omnichannel engagement strategies that effectively reach and influence key healthcare stakeholders. Ensure Omnichannel orchestration execution at launch by winning with Data and Technology.
• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and establish a high‑performing US marketing organisation with clear accountability and strong executional excellence.
• Agency & Budget Oversight: Lead external agency relationships and marketing investment, ensuring high‑quality delivery, operational rigour, and financial discipline.
• Commercial Leadership Contribution: Serve as a senior commercial leader, providing strategic input to executive leadership on US commercial planning and growth decisions.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, or MD) strongly preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive biopharma commercial experience
• Significant experience in immunology, or dermatology markets
• Demonstrated leadership of pre‑launch and launch marketing
• Experience with competitive launch environments
• Deep familiarity with FDA promotional regulations and governanceProven success building and leading high‑performing marketing teams
• Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into compelling value stories
• Experience managing top‑tier agencies and sizable marketing budgets
• Executive presence with confidence engaging senior leadership
• Track record of effective cross‑functional partnership

Skills / Knowledge / Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic leadership and ownership
• Strong scientific and commercial judgement to challenge the status quo
• Effective cross‑functional influence
• Results‑driven execution in a Biotech environment

Why us?

An exciting job opportunity awaits you! MoonLake is a dynamic and innovative company pushing the boundaries of possibility, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our stellar team.

What we offer:

• Learning Environment: An opportunity to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and innovative biotech environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to ground‑breaking projects that have the potential to transform global healthcare.
• Flexibility and Balance: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance while making meaningful contributions to our team.
• Career Growth: A clear path for career progression, with the chance to take on more responsibilities as you develop your skills.