Director, Regional Marketing Lead (West Region

Position Summary

IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking a strategic Regional Marketing Lead (RML) to support commercialization of darovasertib in metastatic uveal melanoma and future pipeline opportunities. This field‑based role reports to Vice President, Marketing and Commercial Strategy and involves engaging thought leaders, generating marketplace insights, supporting peer‑to‑peer education, and contributing to launch strategy in partnership with cross‑functional teams.

Field‑based – West Region, USA (States eligible: AZ, CA, CO, HI, , KS, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY)

• Thought Leader Engagement & Strategic Partnership
  • Build and maintain relationships with key academic and community thought leaders.
  • Gather and communicate actionable marketplace insights to cross‑functional teams.
  • Identify emerging trends, stakeholders, and opportunities to strengthen IDEAYA’s presence in oncology.
• Launch Readiness & Commercial Strategy
  • Support launch planning and execution through regional strategic plans aligned with commercialization objectives.
  • Provide insights to inform segmentation, targeting, messaging, and account planning.
  • Partner cross‑functionally to support launch readiness activities.
• Peer‑to‑Peer Education & Congress Support
  • Support speaker development, advisory boards, peer‑to‑peer education, and regional marketing programs.
  • Support congress planning, stakeholder engagement, and insight generation.
  • Manage vendors and budgets to ensure efficient execution.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Sales, Training, and Commercial Operations.
  • Ensure compliant engagement aligned with company strategy.
  • Contribute to stakeholder engagement best practices.
• Significant travel within the U.S. – a minimum of 50% (10 days per month or 6 weeks per quarter).

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of biotech/pharma experience, preferably in oncology.
• Experience in marketing and sales or thought leader engagement.
• Rare oncology and launch experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with oncology thought leaders and execute launch strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
• Ability to travel extensively.

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and influence.
• Scientific and commercial acumen.
• Patient‑centered mindset.

The expected salary range for the role of Director, Regional Marketing Lead is $196,000 – $242,000. Additional compensation may include merit‑based salary increases, company discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% for dependents), 401(k), ESPP, and wellness programs.

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