Associate Director, Medical Marketing

Definium Therapeutics

Associate Director of Medical Marketing at Definium Therapeutics driving the successful commercialization of DT120. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape scientific engagement strategy and ensure regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $197,911 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
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
Ability to synthesize complex clinical and market data into actionable strategies
Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior, cross-functional, KOL, and agency stakeholders
Ability to travel as required; average 20–30%, with higher travel during congress and launch periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

medical marketingscientific communicationsKOL engagementadvisory board managementmarket intelligence analysisstrategic decision-makingcongress planningpublication-related activitiesREMS productstreatment delivery models

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationinfluencingpresentation skillsintellectually curioussolutions-orientedeffective communicationleadershiprelationship developmentorganizational skillsinsight synthesis