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Senior Director of Marketing

Nektar Therapeutics
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Senior Director, Marketing, responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies for rezpegaldesleukin (REZPEG), a first-in-class Treg therapy for atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Responsibilities: build brand fundamentals—including segmentation, positioning, messaging, and campaign plans; lead alopecia areata launch strategy; translate clinical evidence into credible commercial narratives; design pre-launch market research; monitor competitive landscape; collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams; manage agency/vendor relationships and marketing budget; contribute to launch readiness and executive presentations. Qualifications: BA/BS required, MBA or advanced degree preferred; minimum 10 years in biopharma commercial roles, with at least 5 in brand/product marketing; experience in pre-launch and launch phases, particularly in immunology, dermatology, or immune-mediated diseases; strong scientific fluency and market research expertise; knowledge of U.S. promotional regulations; proven leadership in building brand strategies from foundational insights. Preferred: experience in atopic dermatitis or alopecia areata, launching first-in-class treatments, small- or mid-cap biotech experience, global marketing, and people management. HighValue: immunology/dermatology therapeutics, pre-approval environment, commercialization planning, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with scientific engagement and regulatory compliance. WorkSetup: hybrid or remote with up to 25% travel for congresses and meetings.