Head of Marketing

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals

Head of Marketing at Zentalis developing and executing commercial strategies for cancer treatments. Leading brand management and collaborating with cross-functional teams towards successful product launches.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $280,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of the comprehensive, multi-year commercial launch plan for Zentalis’s lead oncology asset, azenocertib
Oversee global branding, messaging, positioning, and biomarker strategies to differentiate the asset in a competitive oncology landscape
Develop product messaging and outreach plans for all key stakeholders including KOLs, community-based oncologists, nursing & support staff, pathologists, and patients
Optimize launch readiness through data-driven decision making, leveraging insights from robust market research, competitive intelligence, and in-depth market analytics
Establish sales & marketing budget including annual and long-range sales and expense forecasts, in partnership with Analytics and Finance collaborators
Align on key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytical frameworks to monitor metrics such as launch trajectory, diagnostic uptake, market share expansion, duration of therapy, and sales force effectiveness
Provide commercial insight to Product Strategy Teams, informing development and lifecycle planning for azenocertib and additional therapies in the Zentalis pipeline
Partner with Market Access colleagues to optimize pricing, patient access, reimbursement strategies, and payer engagement plans ahead of launch
Represent Zentalis externally, gathering insights and establishing strong strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), oncology networks, and patient advocacy groups
Incorporate companion diagnostic message development, deployment strategies, and testing partnership needs, such as Day 1 Readiness, in all brand planning activities
Take a leadership role in supporting and contributing to an action-oriented, collaborative culture which puts patient outcomes first

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, sciences, or a related field required
MBA or advanced scientific degree highly preferred
Minimum of 15 years of progressive commercial experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a substantial portion dedicated to oncology commercial strategy
Preferable to have both US and global experience
Proven track record of playing a leadership role in successful oncology product launches
Direct experience designing, scaling, and managing marketing (and sales) teams within a small-to-mid-sized biotech environment
Demonstrated success navigating organizational change, such as advancing a company from a purely clinical-stage R&D organization to a fully commercial operating entity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel required, both within the US and internationally

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Hard Skills & Tools

oncology commercial strategymarket researchcompetitive intelligencemarket analyticssales forecastingbudget managementKPI monitoringproduct messaginglaunch planningpricing strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationrelationship buildingdata-driven decision makingorganizational change managementinsight gatheringteam managementaction-oriented culture

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced scientific degree