Cala Health

Director, Marketing

Cala Health$170K — $220K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of marketing experience in FDA regulated environments
  • Downstream marketing expertise in medical devices, diagnostics, or related fields; DME experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering; MBA preferred
  • Proven management experience
  • Analytical mindset with a strong ability to inspire teams and ensure cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to realize long-term commercial visions through actionable strategies
  • Experience thriving in fast-paced and ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of strategic commercial plans to drive revenue and profitability
  • Define go-to-market strategies that enhance product and customer journeys
  • Spearhead comprehensive launch plans including branding and messaging
  • Drive market adoption by identifying insights aligned with customer needs
  • Manage digital and integrated marketing channels for optimal reach
  • Engage with key healthcare professionals to gather market insights
  • Develop and coach a high-performing marketing team with measurable KPIs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, requiring 3 days a week in San Mateo, CA
  • Opportunity for up to 25% travel
  • Full-time, exempt employment status with potential for career growth
  • Leadership role with direct reports and mentoring opportunities
  • Ability to influence and shape healthcare marketing strategies
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Cala Health is seeking a Director of Marketing to join our team. The role will report to the Vice President of Marketing and will have direct reports. The Director of Marketing will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies to drive adoption, penetration, and revenue growth. This role will drive commercial planning and integrated marketing campaigns for market leadership and to accelerate growth. The Director will work closely with cross functions, including Upstream Product Marketing, Customer facing functions, R&D, Regulatory and Legal to consistently deliver high-impact programs and solutions.

Title: Director, MarketingReports to: VP, MarketingLocation: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA 3 days per week (Local candidates only)Employment type: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay range:
$170,000 - $220,000
Travel Expectations: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

A Day in the Life
  • Lead the execution of commercial strategic plans to drive revenue, profitability, and overall company objectives.
  • Define and shape go-to-market strategies, encompassing product, process, and customer journey initiatives.
  • Spearhead comprehensive commercial launch plans, including positioning, messaging, branding, evidence strategies, and KOL engagement.
  • Drive market awareness and adoption by identifying growth opportunities and gathering insights that align with patient and provider needs.
  • Manage integrated marketing channels (digital, conferences, social media, etc.) and oversee vendor partnerships to maximize reach and ROI.
  • Engage regularly in the field to build relationships with key physicians and sales leadership, gaining critical market insights to drive innovation.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while defining and tracking key KPIs to measure engagement, preference, and retention.

Skills and Experience

Required:
  • 10+ years of marketing experience in FDA regulated product management and commercialization.
  • Downstream marketing in medical device, diagnostics or related field,
    • DME experience a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree required in Science or Engineering,
    • MBA preferred.
  • Previous Management experience required.
  • Forward-thinking and highly analytical mindset with a track record of inspiring teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
  • Proven ability to translate long-term commercial vision into structured, actionable plans that deliver business results.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
  • Outstanding communication, organization collaboration.

About Cala Health

Cala Health is a healthcare company that develops wearable neuromodulation therapies for chronic diseases. The company's flagship product, Cala Trio, is a non-invasive therapy for essential tremor, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary shaking. Cala Health's therapies are designed to be personalized and adaptive, using machine learning algorithms to optimize treatment. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
Learn more about Cala Health
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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