Senior Director / Executive Director, HCP Marketing

Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies for patients living with severe metabolic and endocrine disorders. Our lead investigational therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is a fully human monoclonal antibody in late-stage clinical development for the treatment of congenital and acquired forms of hyperinsulinism (HI). Rezolute’s mission is to bring hope and meaningful solutions to patients and families affected by rare diseases through scientific innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Position Overview:

The Senior Director / Executive Director, HCP Marketing, will support strategy development and lead tactical execution focused on a new product launch in congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI). This role will report to the Vice-President, Commercial Strategy, and requires expertise in personal promotions and thought leader engagement, as well as experience in a rare disease launch. This role will also be responsible for supporting HCP market research in collaboration with the Commercial Data & Analytics team, to drive insights that shape marketing strategy and support the commercial success of Rezolute’s rare disease product. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HCP marketing strategy development and tactical execution to drive product awareness and consideration in a rare disease product launch.
• Support the disease state education (DSE) campaign in raising awareness of a novel mechanism of disease among target pediatric endocrinologists and supporting HCPs.
• Support early brand development including brand identity, product positioning, value proposition, core claims and HCP messaging.
• Lead HCP content development across DSE and brand materials – including core visual aid (CVA), HCP presentations, Speaker Bureau, testimonial videos, case studies, etc. – ensuring alignment with all legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines (e.g., PRC submissions and approvals).
• Partner closely with Sales and Commercial Training teams to develop and implement tools and materials that support field sales initiatives, ensuring materials meet sales needs for HCP engagement.
• Build and deploy the Speaker Bureau including business rules, content development, derivative materials and Speaker Training.
• Build DSE and promotional websites including content development and approvals, navigation and digital KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Commercial Data & Analytics, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure marketing initiatives align with Commercial objectives and brand strategy. 
• Define HCP research objectives, priorities, and develop stimuli in collaboration with the Commercial Data & Analytics team in market research, to gain insights into the congenital hyperinsulinism market, pediatric endocrinologist behaviors, treatment trends and competitive landscape, leveraging insights in strategic marketing initiatives.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders including pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, and professional organizations, to enhance engagement efforts.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for HCP engagement and market traction, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the Promotional Review Committee (PRC), ensuring timely review and approval of HCP promotional and educational materials within legal, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Develop executive presentations for key internal stakeholders, translating insights into strategic marketing recommendations.
• Oversee relationships with agency partners, support Marketing strategy and execute priority tactics and ensure timely delivery in a launch setting.  Responsibilities include annual budget planning, monthly reconciliation and reallocating resources as necessary.

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PhD) is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in HCP marketing, or a related healthcare field, with at least 3 years in rare disease.
• Strong U.S. product launch experience, with rare disease launch experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory constraints in healthcare marketing, including the Promotional Review Committee (PRC) approval process.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into actionable marketing strategy.
• Ability to travel up to 25-30% of the time.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience in marketing therapeutics with a strong scientific / clinical acumen.
• Previous experience building and managing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and partnering with advisors.
• Strong executive presence.