Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

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Job Summary About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead to join IDEAYA’s Commercial team. As a key member of commercial team, the Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead will lead the overall US brand strategy and launch execution for Darovasertib, a first-in-class precision oncology therapy in uveal melanoma. This individual will be reporting to the VP Marketing and Commercial Strategy and will be responsible for shaping the strategic vision, driving cross-functional launch readiness, and executing the integrated marketing plan to ensure successful market introduction and rapid sustained growth. The role requires a mix of strategic agility, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership, grounded in IDEAYA’s mission to bring life-changing therapies to patients with rare and hard-to-treat cancers. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Reporting to: Vice President Marketing and Commercial Strategy Job Description What you’ll do: Lead the overall Darovasertib brand strategy and launch execution, including positioning, messaging, and go-to-market planning across HCP and patient segments. Drive commercial readiness and ensure alignment across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Corporate Communications, and IDEAYA’s partner, Servier, for consistent life-cycle planning. Work with digital and patient lead to ensure alignment with brand strategy across various tactics Translate complex clinical and scientific data into compelling, differentiated brand narratives that resonate with stakeholders. Oversee marketing campaigns, including guiding omnichannel execution (digital, field, congress, peer-to-peer), content creation, and tactical planning. Partner closely with the Sales Leadership and Field Teams to translate brand strategy into actionable field tactics, tools, and messaging that drive execution excellence and customer engagement. Develop and deliver field training materials and launch resources that ensure alignment, consistency, and confidence across all customer-facing teams. Collaborate with field insights and analytics to identify market opportunities, feedback trends, and competitive intelligence to continuously refine brand tactics. Serve as the strategic bridge between marketing and sales, ensuring real-time communication, alignment, and shared accountability for launch and post-launch success. Manage budget, agencies, and vendors to ensure high-quality, efficient execution and fiscal discipline. Lead a small team at the beginning with opportunity to grow with the brand/lifecycle Continuously monitor brand performance and market dynamics, leveraging insights to optimize strategy and execution. Lead, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Represent the commercial voice in senior leadership discussions and contribute strategic input to pipeline and life-cycle planning Travel: ~20% Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences. MBA or advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred. 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience, including significant oncology brand leadership. Proven success launching a first-in-class or specialty oncology product in the US. Deep understanding of oncology market dynamics, HCP engagement, and patient-centric marketing. Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into clear strategic positioning and communication. Experience leading cross-functional launch teams, delivering in a matrix environment, and managing agency partnerships. Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Experience in rare disease or ophthalmic oncology strongly preferred. Familiarity with digital marketing, omnichannel engagement, and data-driven decision making. Global or lifecycle management experience in a Biotech Strategic Leadership: Anticipates market dynamics and translates insights into bold, actionable strategies. Cross-Functional Influence: Excels in matrixed environments, aligning diverse teams around shared goals. Patient-Centric Mindset: Keeps patient needs at the heart of every decision. Scientific Acumen: Communicates complex clinical data in an accessible and differentiated way. Execution Excellence: Delivers results with urgency, quality, and agility. Collaborative Culture Builder: Inspires and empowers high-performing teams Total Rewards Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs. The expected salary range for the role of Senior Director, Darovasertib Brand Lead is $273,000-$337,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process. The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets

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