Associate Director, Medical Marketing

Durham, NC (Remote)

$170K/yr – $198K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the medical marketing and KOL/advisory programs that underpin DT120’s scientific position and eventual commercial success.

  • Develop and execute medical marketing initiatives, lead KOL engagement strategy, and manage advisory board planning.
  • Align scientific engagement across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial and Regulatory to support launch readiness and organizational objectives.
  • Gather insights from KOLs, advisory boards, congresses, and market intelligence to inform brand and evidence-generation plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute medical marketing initiatives that support the scientific positioning and successful commercialization of DT120
  • Lead KOL engagement strategy, including identification, segmentation, relationship development, and ongoing engagement planning
  • Manage advisory board planning and execution, including objectives, attendee selection, content development, logistics, and insight capture
  • Support medical congress strategy and execution, including sponsorships, exhibits, symposia, scientific communications, and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to align scientific engagement activities with broader organizational objectives
  • Direct external agency partners and vendors supporting congresses, advisory boards, speaker programs, and scientific communications initiatives
  • Gather and synthesize insights from KOL interactions, advisory boards, congresses, and market intelligence to inform brand and evidence-generation strategies
  • Support development of scientific communication materials and engagement initiatives that strengthen awareness, credibility, and launch readiness

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 8 years in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with experience in medical marketing, medical affairs operations, scientific communications, or commercial launch support
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations governing scientific exchange, promotional activities, and healthcare professional engagement
  • Experience managing KOL engagement programs, advisory boards, and medical congress activities required
  • Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
  • Proficiency in analyzing scientific, clinical, and market insights to inform strategic decision-making
  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration; intellectually curious, solutions-oriented, and effective at communicating and socializing strategic recommendations
  • Ability to travel as required; average 20–30%, with higher travel during congress and launch periods

Preferred

  • Launch experience in the U.S. pharmaceutical market preferred
  • Experience supporting scientific communications, congress planning, speaker programs, or publication-related activities preferred
  • Experience in CNS / psychiatry, specialty pharmaceutical, or complex treatment categories preferred
  • Experience with REMS products or novel treatment delivery models preferred

Benefits

  • 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
  • Flexible time off
  • Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!
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Definium Therapeutics

Definium Therapeutics (formerly MindMed) is a biotech company forging a new era of psychiatry by applying precision to psychedelic medicine. We develop science-led, accessible treatment approaches designed to open new routes for brain health and help people reclaim more vibrant lives. From day one, we have been powered by a radical idea: treatments for anxiety and depression should bring real relief. Together we’re moving psychiatry forward— beyond better, into a boundless future.Definium Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol DFTX.

Founded in 2019
New York, New York, USA
103 employees

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