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Director, Brand Lead

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals and Careers
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Description


The Director, Brand Lead will report into the VP of Marketing, Sales and Commercial Training, this position will lead the Marketing Team dedicated to developing brand strategy and execution within Deciphera’s and Ono’s Hematology portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Developing a Comprehensive Strategic Brand Plan (50%)

  • Align across functions to develop a comprehensive pre-launch and launch plan.
  • Develop brand strategies and a comprehensive promotional plan across audiences, both HCP and patient, and across platforms.
  • Lead Launch Readiness efforts cross-functionally.
  • Motivate and mobilize the entire commercial team and cross functional partners with a sense of purpose and urgency to optimize commercial strategy, and execute upon tactics and customer outreach in line with brand strategy.

Oversee the Product Marketing Team (40%)

  • Ensure integrated marketing plans across marketing colleagues to satisfy brand strategies.
  • Oversee one direct report to ensure commercial success for product and provide coaching/mentoring to develop talent pool for future success across the Hematology Franchise.

Act as Commercial representative for Life Cycle Management of the Product (10%)

  • Collaborate with both product program team and Medical Affairs to provide input on studies, publications and in the identification and engagement of KOLs.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters plus 12 years of experience of marketing and related experience in the Pharma industry.
  • Launch experience required, Hematology preferred, with a demonstrated track record of commercial success in positions with progressive responsibilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of medical, regulatory, legal review process in the US.
  • Excellent people management skills and experience.

Preferred Experience

  • MBA strongly preferred
  • Hematology experience and relationships with KOLs preferred
  • Commercial cross functional experience a plus i.e. sales, market access etc.

Additional Information


Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $198,000 - $273,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
  • Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
  • Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially. We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

Salary : $198,000 - $273,000

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