Director, Onivyde Omnichannel and Patient Marketing

Ipsen Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Cambridge Full-time Director General Marketing

Leadership General Marketing role at Ipsen. Cambridge · full-time · $191,000–$280,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ipsen

$191,000 – $280,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from IpsenOur estimate for the market: $197,906–$221,125

Above the market median of $207,500 for lead general marketing roles in Cambridge.

Worked out from 8 postings that stated pay, median $207,500. Last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll shape and run ONIVYDE patient marketing plans, from audience insights and journey mapping through education and advocacy
You'll build connected omnichannel campaigns for patients, caregivers, and HCPs across digital, print, social, CRM, and media
You'll guide compliant review and delivery of patient materials with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory partners
You'll use KPIs, analytics, and customer insights to refine channels, investment, and next-best actions
You'll coordinate brand, agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams, including support for future launches

What you bring

You hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a master's degree is preferred
You bring at least fifteen years of commercial experience, or twelve with a master's, including five in pharmaceutical or biotechnology marketing
You have oncology launch-planning experience and specialty-oncology knowledge spanning complex science and reimbursement
You can lead through a complex matrix, manage projects, vendors, and large budgets, and improve marketing ROI
You translate scientific material into patient education and navigate strict promotional compliance and PRC review

Who this fits

This suits a patient-first commercial marketer who can influence across a complex matrix and coordinate many internal and external partners. You'll need strong oncology, scientific, communication, and compliance skills. The role is based in Cambridge and requires domestic travel, with international travel potentially included.

From the employer

Title:

Director, Onivyde Omnichannel and Patient Marketing

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

Summary

The Director, ONIVYDE Patient and Omnichannel Marketing, is a key strategic leadership role within the Oncology Business Unit. Metastatic pancreatic cancer treatment landscape is expected to be dynamic with potential new options for patients in the future, and this role will be responsible for developing and executing patient-focused and omnichannel marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, initiation, persistence, and advocacy for ONIVYDE.

This individual will lead the development of a comprehensive patient engagement strategy across the ONIVYDE treatment journey, ensuring patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers receive timely, relevant and coordinated support. The director will also be responible for designing and implementing integrated omnichannel campaigns across digital and non-personal promotion channels, leveraging customer insights, analytics and latest AI technologies to optimize customer experience and business outcomes.

The director will partner closely with brand marketing, medical affairs, patient services, advocacy organizations, data and analytics, legal, regulatory, and other cross-functional partners, while managing agencies and vendors, to ensure seamless and compliant patient experience. They will also be responsible for collaborating with the data and insights team to track KPIs and adjust tactics in alignment with brand goals. Finally, the director will play a key role in potential upcoming launches in the future.

The successful candidate will bring a strong patient-first mindset, deep omnichannel marketing expertise, commercial oncology experience, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex matrix environment.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

Patient Marketing Leadership

Lead development and execution of the ONIVYDE patient marketing strategy aligned with brand objectives and franchise goals.
Develop patient and caregiver segmentation, insights generation and journey mapping within an evolving mPDAC space to improve awareness and education.
As part of brand planning, develop positioning, messaging and value proposition for patients and caregiver audiences.
Expertly lead the development and submission of promotional materials through the PRC process, collaborating closely with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory partners to ensure all patient-facing tactics are compliant, high-quality, and on time.
Oversee the creation and management of patient-focused content across various channels, including digital, print, and social media, ensuring messaging is clear, empathetic, and informative.
Create and deliver educational materials and programs that inform patients and healthcare providers about ONIVYDE, its benefits, and its proper use.
Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations and relevant external stakeholders
Ensuring compliant execution of all promotional activities

Omnichannel Strategy and Execution

Lead development and implementation of an integrated omnichannel engagement strategy across HCP, patient, and caregiver audiences.
Design and optimize connected customer journeys across owned, earned, and paid channels.
Oversee patient CRM strategy, email marketing, websites, social media, digital media, search including SEO and GEO, display and emerging channels.
Partner closely with omnichannel excellence and data & analytics teams to implement personalized engagement strategies and next-best action solutions.
Lead media strategy development and optimization with digital AOR.
Optimize channel mix and marketing investment through continuous monitoring of KPIs, and regular performance evaluations including MBRs and QBRs.
Identify innovative digital solutions and engagement opportunities to enhance customer experience and brand performance
Partner with brand and data & analytics teams to establish KPI frameworks and performance measurement plans.
Develop executive-level performance updates and strategic recommendations.

Cross Functional Leadership

Collaborate with:
- Brand marketing teams to ensure alignment of HCP and patient strategies
- Medical affairs to ensure scientific accuracy and appropriate patient education
- Legal, regulatory and compliance to ensure all promotional activities are compliant.
- Data and analytics teams to drive customer insights, measurement strategies and optimization of marketing investment.
- External creative, media, and digital agencies
Cross-functional leadership skills and proven track record of building and executing marketing plans in collaboration with multiple cross-functional partners are critical in this role.

Knowledge, abilities & experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, MS/MBA preferred
Proven cross-functional leadership skills to lead across a complex matrix
At least 15 years commercial experience with a Bachelor’s or 12 years with a Master’s degree; minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology commercial marketing experience
Successful Oncology launch planning experience highly preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to influence others
Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated consistent track record of success
Strong scientific/medical aptitude with ability to translate complex science into clear patient education
Significant experience in, and knowledge of specialty oncology with complex science and reimbursement
Demonstrated success in project, vendor, and large budget management to maximize marketing ROI.
Extensive experience working within an environment of strict compliance, proven ability to expertly navigate the PRC process to successfully design and execute patient and omnichannel tactics
Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal communication skills
Willingness/ability to travel domestically. International travel may be required

The annual base salary range for this position is $191,000 - $280,000.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.