Associate Director/ Director, Patient Marketing
Who we are:
At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate. Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit www.agios.com and follow Agios on LinkedIn and X .
The impact you will make:
Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic DTC marketer to join our growing US Marketing Team. The Associate Director/Director, Patient Marketing will focus on developing and executing the patient strategy in preparation for the future launch of mitapivat, currently in development for sickle cell disease, a vastly underserved community. We want to find an experienced marketer with the skills and passion to help us fulfill our mission of helping this patient community. This position will lead and execute key commercial projects to engage patients and their caregivers. This position reports to the Senior Director, Patient Marketing and will start as an individual contributor.
What you will do:

• Support and oversee the execution of patient and caregiver tactics, ensuring high‑quality delivery against objectives.
• Monitor and assess performance metrics, identifying insights and opportunities to optimize strategy and messaging over time.
• Partner with Digital Marketing to help build and execute an integrated omnichannel approach, including media mix, measurement, optimization, and analytics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HCP Marketing, Digital Marketing, Patient Advocacy, US Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations, Market Access, and Field Teams, to support alignment and successful execution
• Manage key agency relationships, contributing to clear scope, and accountability
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate requirements both individually and for the sickle cell patient team
  

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in pharma marketing experience, with 3 years DTC/consumer pharma marketing experience
• Previous product launch experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and critical‑thinking skills. skills
• Demonstrated ability to think creativity, with experience contributing to innovative projects and a willingness to thoughtfully explore novel approaches
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work on-time and within budget
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of regulatory, legal and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently on most assignments, seeking guidance on more complex or novel tasks
• Flexibility to travel (up to 20% travel anticipated)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Consumer/DTC marketing
• Rare disease DTC experience
• Inclusive marketing experience a plus
  

Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. If you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening!
Work Location:
Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.
What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
• Flexibility.We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team. For more detail on the benefits we offer at Agios, visit the Inside Agios section of our website.
• Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation. This includes base salary and both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy and vary based on individual and company performance.
• The current base salary range for this position at the Associate Director level is expected to be between $153,541 and $230,312 annualized and the current base salary range for this position at the Director level is expected to be between $183,549 and $275,324 annualized; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.
  

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.