What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Marketing position at Jona?
Location: Remote | Full-Time
At Jona, we’re transforming how clinicians and consumers understand and optimize their gut microbiome. Our AI-powered platform decodes complex microbiome data and translates it into actionable insights—supporting better outcomes, stronger immunity, and longer healthspans.
We’re looking for a seasoned marketing leader to join our executive team and shape the future of a category-defining health tech company. This role will oversee all aspects of marketing—from strategy to execution—across both enterprise and consumer audiences.
- Lead the development and execution of Jona’s full-funnel marketing strategy—brand, growth, and retention—across B2B (clinicians, health systems, employers) and DTC
- Build and scale a high-performing marketing team, starting hands-on and growing with the business
- Drive Jona’s positioning as a trusted, science-led brand that defines a new category in personalized, preventative health
- Oversee core marketing functions, including:
- Brand & Messaging: Define and evolve our visual and verbal identity to stand out and build trust
- Growth & Acquisition: Manage paid channels, SEO, analytics, and conversion optimization to drive demand and engagement
- Lifecycle Marketing & CRM: Design and optimize journeys that nurture leads and deepen relationships
- Content & Thought Leadership: Produce educational, clinical, and inspirational content across formats and channels
- Product Marketing: Launch new products and features with clear messaging, positioning, and go-to-market support
- PR & Communications: Build our presence across earned, owned, and shared media to elevate Jona’s voice
- Partner closely with Sales to generate pipeline, shorten sales cycles, and bring compelling campaigns to market for strategic buyers
- Develop our DTC growth engine across paid, organic, and referral channels, with a focus on acquisition and retention
- Contribute as a core member of Jona’s leadership team—bringing marketing insight to company strategy and cross-functional collaboration
- 15 years of marketing experience across B2B and consumer audiences, with a strong track record in both
- Leadership experience at a fast-growing startup, ideally in digital health, diagnostics, or health tech
- Deep collaboration with Sales, with a focus on marketing-sourced pipeline and revenue contribution
- Expertise across multiple marketing domains (brand, growth, lifecycle, content, product marketing, PR)
- Ability to toggle between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Exceptional storytelling, communication, and analytical skills
- A passion for reinventing how people understand, manage, and improve their health
- Make a Mark: Lead marketing at a mission-driven, science-backed startup with massive potential
- Grow with Us: Help shape our go-to-market approach and build a best-in-class team
- Competitive Compensation: Includes salary and meaningful equity
- Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more