Vice President Marketing Communications

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead global marketing and communications for Arktos Life Sciences, shaping biotech and DeSci brand strategy and cross-border expansion.

  • Own the global marketing and communications strategy and brand identity.
  • Must-have: 20+ years in life sciences or frontier tech marketing leadership.
  • Standout: Experience scaling global functions with cross-functional partners and ecosystem partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing Leadership & Brand Strategy
  • Lead and oversee Arktos Life Sciences’ global marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, scientific positioning, and growth objectives.
  • Define and strengthen Arktos’ brand identity as a trusted biotech and blockchain innovation leader.
  • Develop consistent messaging across scientific platforms, data infrastructure solutions, and ecosystem initiatives for institutional, research, and Web3 audiences.
  • Ensure all marketing and communications initiatives reinforce credibility, trust, and thought leadership across life sciences and decentralized ecosystems.
  • Go-To-Market Strategy & Demand Generation
  • Design and execute integrated go-to-market strategies supporting biotech platforms, data solutions, and ecosystem-driven products.
  • Lead demand generation, partner acquisition, and pipeline development in collaboration with business development, research, and executive leadership.
  • Develop targeted marketing frameworks for pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and DeSci communities.
  • Optimize stakeholder journeys, engagement models, and conversion strategies across digital, institutional, and community channels.
  • Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
  • Position Arktos Life Sciences as a leading voice in biotech innovation, decentralized science (DeSci), and blockchain-enabled healthcare infrastructure.
  • Oversee the development of high-impact scientific content, research publications, white papers, and executive communications.
  • Drive visibility through global conferences, scientific forums, media engagement, and ecosystem partnerships.
  • Translate complex biological, technological, and data-driven insights into compelling narratives for institutional and scientific audiences.
  • Growth Strategy & Global Expansion
  • Support Arktos Life Sciences’ expansion across the United States and key global markets through localized and ecosystem-driven marketing strategies.
  • Build scalable marketing and communications frameworks supporting cross-border collaboration and global adoption.
  • Collaborate with regional and scientific leadership to align messaging with regulatory, clinical, and institutional requirements.
  • Enable growth initiatives through strategic partnerships, ecosystem alliances, and co-marketing opportunities.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications leadership within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, or advanced technology sectors (e.g., Web3, AI, data platforms).
  • Proven success in building and scaling global marketing and communications functions in complex, innovation-driven environments.
  • Strong understanding of biotechnology, healthcare ecosystems, or data-driven scientific platforms; familiarity with blockchain/Web3 is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in brand strategy, thought leadership, communications, and go-to-market execution.
  • Exceptional executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement skills across scientific and institutional audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required; MBA, PhD, or advanced degree preferred.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with blockchain/Web3 is highly preferred.
  • MBA, PhD, or advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
  • Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.
  • Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.
  • Hybrid work model with San Francisco headquarters.
  • Opportunities to represent Arktos Life Sciences at global biotech, Web3, and scientific conferences.