Director, Patient & Digital Marketing

Definium Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company and our mission is to forge a new era of psychiatry by applying scientific rigor to psychedelics, with the goal of developing accessible treatments that unlock healing at scale.

Our lead product candidate, lysergide tartrate (our proprietary orally disintegrating tablet form of lysergide (LSD) D-tartrate), represents a highly differentiated, potential best-in-class opportunity for patients suffering from generalized anxiety, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Our early stage pipeline includes DT402, the R-enantiomer of MDMA and is under development to target the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specifically addressing social communication challenges.

Guided by the recognition that patients deserve more than better, Definium is relentlessly advancing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address the underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders. By turning evidence into impact, Definium aims to change the trajectory of today's mental health care crisis and enable a healthier future. Headquartered in New York, Definium Therapeutics trades on Nasdaq under the symbol DFTX.

Together we are moving psychiatry forward—beyond better, into a boundless future. Join us!

The Director, Patient & Digital Marketing will support the development and execution of strategic patient / consumer marketing initiatives to drive the successful commercial launch of DT120, working closely with regulatory, medical, market access, and cross-functional commercial teams to align with corporate goals. This role will help shape patient engagement strategy across disease education, branded promotion, and omnichannel digital activation, while ensuring all initiatives meet stringent regulatory standards (e.g., FDA).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute patient / consumer marketing strategies and annual brand plans to support the successful launch and commercialization of DT120
• Manage key patient marketing initiatives across the product lifecycle, including pre-launch planning, audience segmentation, campaign execution, performance measurement, and optimization
• Drive digital patient engagement strategy, including branded and unbranded web experiences, CRM, social media, search, and other non-personal promotional initiatives
• Oversee the promotional review process (MLR/PRC) to ensure all patient-facing marketing materials are compliant with regulatory requirements
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Sales, and cross-functional commercial teams to align patient engagement strategies with broader business objectives
• Direct external agency partners across creative, digital, media, analytics, and market research to deliver high-impact, ROI-driven initiatives within budget
• Translate patient, caregiver, and market insights into actionable strategies that strengthen engagement, differentiation, and launch readiness
• Support patient advocacy, congress, and community engagement initiatives that enhance awareness, education, and brand presence
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with experience in patient / consumer marketing, digital marketing, and product launch support
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulations governing patient / consumer promotion and digital communications
• Experience with branded and unbranded patient / consumer marketing required
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Proficiency in analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, patient insights, and campaign performance 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 required
• Experience with digital engagement platforms, CRM, web strategy, social media, and non-personal promotion required
• 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, market, and customer data into actionable strategies
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior, cross-functional, and agency stakeholders
• Ability to travel as required; average 10–20%, with higher travel during key launch periods
  
  

The starting base pay range for this position is $204,944.00-$225,246.00, with compensation determined based on several factors including skill set, years of experience, and geographic location.

Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:

• 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!