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Director/Senior Director, US Marketing

Kura Oncology, Inc.
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$224,000 - $295,000 USD yearly
Marketing

Role Summary

The Director / Senior Director, KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib) Marketing will lead the strategic planning and execution of HCP and consumer marketing to support KOMZIFTI in relapsed/refractory (R/R) NPM1-m AML. The role reports to the Executive Director of Marketing and requires cross-functional leadership to drive brand management, value and access pull-through, and compliant marketing execution. This is a high-visibility position with engagement across senior leadership, decision-makers, and sales to impact the success of KOMZIFTI and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Brand Management

  • Develop and execute annual tactical plans.
  • Distill market research findings and sales trends into insights that direct promotional efforts.
  • Coordinate with the market insights team to set future direction for insight generation.
  • Manage promotional budget.

Brand Management

  • Monitor product performance and propose promotional adjustments based on market dynamics.
  • Cultivate relationships with thought leaders, key customers, and professional organizations.

Marketing Execution

  • Develop promotional materials, campaign optimizations, and digital marketing initiatives in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Execute multichannel marketing (digital, field force, print, CRM) for HCPs, patients, and value and access stakeholders.
  • Manage key vendor relationships, including the promotional agency of record and media planner.

Sales Enablement & Cross-Functional Collaborations.

  • Closely collaborate with key functional partners (e.g., Sales, Sales Training, Regional Marketing, Alliance partners, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Advocacy, Legal/Compliance and Corporate Communications) to drive alignment on strategy, key messages, and tactical execution.
  • Ensure key brand messages and materials are effectively communicated at sales meetings.
  • Collaborate with the sales team and sales training to create / optimize training materials and selling tools.
  • Work closely with Medical Affairs to ensure scientific accuracy of marketing content.
  • Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs for promotional approvals and compliance.

Performance Management

  • In collaboration with insights team, establish, integrate and track KPIs, performance metrics, and ROI for marketing activities

Compliance & Governance

  • Act as the marketing lead for MLR.
  • Ensure all marketing activities comply with local regulatory guidelines, industry codes (e.g., EFPIA, FDA, EMA), and company policies.
  • Maintain high ethical standards in external interactions.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Required: Minimum of 7 years of experience in marketing at a biotech/pharmaceutical company in oncology or hematology.
  • Required: Proven track record of developing and implementing fully integrated marketing strategies for HCPs (personal and digital) and patients.
  • Required: Ability to collaborate with, motivate, and influence various levels within and outside the organization.
  • Required: Strong understanding of the external stakeholder environment; knowledge of marketing, strategic planning, training, and market access.
  • Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Required: Passion for improving lives of patients and caregivers in oncology/hematology; ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and limited international).
  • Preferred: Sales experience; product launch experience; strong analytical skills; experience with value and access integration; alliance partnership experience beneficial.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel up to 20% of the time; domestic and limited international.