Director, Digital and Patient Lead

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships . Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once. 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 Director of Digital and Patient Lead to join our IDEAYA Commercial team. The Digital and Patient Experience Lead will be reporting to the VP Marketing and Commercial Strategy and will shape and execute the digital, omnichannel, and patient engagement strategy for Darovasertib, IDEAYA’s first-in-class precision oncology therapy in uveal melanoma. This role connects digital innovation, brand strategy, and patient-centered marketing to create an integrated ecosystem that enhances awareness, education, and experience for both patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs). The focus is on driving digital excellence, supporting launch readiness, and ensuring every digital interaction reflects empathy, science, and impact. Reporting to: Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Strategy Job Description What you’ll do: Digital Strategy and Execution: Lead the omnichannel strategy for Darovasertib, integrating personal and non-personal promotion to deliver a seamless HCP and patient experience. Oversee digital channels and content including website, social media, CRM, SEO/SEM, email, and paid media. Collaborate across functions to align digital initiatives with brand strategy and ensure consistency across platforms. Partner with IT, Analytics, and external agencies to measure, optimize, and report on digital performance. Identify and apply emerging technologies to drive disease/brand awareness, enhance engagement, and deliver impact for patients. Strengthen IDEAYA’s digital presence across congresses, social platforms, and thought-leadership channels. Patient Experience & Marketing Leadership Support the Brand Lead to map and optimize the patient journey, identifying needs, barriers, and opportunities from diagnosis through metastatic disease. Collaborate with Patient Services, Advocacy, and Market Access teams to ensure patient insights inform strategy and communication. Develop educational and adherence tools (digital and print) that empower patients and caregivers, aligned with regulatory requirements. Partner with advocacy and clinical stakeholders to ensure communications reflect real-world patient experiences and unmet needs. Use data, analytics, and social listening to refine and evolve patient engagement programs. Travel: ~20% Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. 8 years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience with focus in digital marketing, omnichannel engagement, or patient marketing. Proven experience leading digital and content strategy across web, email, social, and paid media channels. Demonstrated understanding of oncology or rare disease patient journeys, including diagnostic, treatment, and survivorship phases. Strong grasp of the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) review process for digital and promotional materials. Experience managing agencies, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset. Experience developing and executing patient education campaigns and digital engagement initiatives. Familiarity with CRM platforms, content management systems, and data analytics tools. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or equivalent) preferred. Experience in launch preparation and post-launch optimization for oncology or specialty products. Strategic thinker with a strong patient-first mindset. Creative problem solver with the ability to balance innovation and compliance. Strong program management and stakeholder communication skills. Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional, and fast-evolving launch environment. Passionate about transforming the way patients and providers experience cancer care. 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 is $235,000 and $291,000. 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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