Boston · United States · Remote
Fractional CMO in Boston
TL;DR
A fractional CMO in Boston typically costs $8,000–$18,000 a month, compared with a full-time CMO package that often exceeds $250,000 in biotech, medtech and SaaS. I work remotely with Boston teams to build evidence-led growth, long-cycle pipeline and compliant tracking, with engagements from $6,000/mo.
By Can Elmas · Last updated
How I work with Boston teams
Boston companies often have outstanding science or engineering and a marketing function that hasn't caught up. As your fractional CMO I translate technical strengths into positioning buyers understand, build nurture programs for long sales cycles and set up reporting that links marketing to pipeline stages. In regulated sectors I plan review time into every launch, so compliance is part of the schedule rather than the reason it slips.
What’s included
- Growth strategy and a 90-day plan tied to one revenue target
- Attribution fixed first — GA4, server-side tracking, ad platform conversions
- Channel ownership across SEO, GEO, paid media, CRO and lifecycle
- Weekly spend decisions: what to kill, what to scale
- Weekly progress report to founders — revenue, not vanity metrics
- Hiring, briefing and managing agencies, freelancers or an in-house team
- AI and automation layer so reporting and routine work run on their own
The Boston context
- Life sciences and medtech companies work under FDA rules on promotional claims, so campaigns need medical, legal and regulatory review built into the timeline.
- Healthcare organizations must keep protected health information out of third-party tracking tools, which makes pixel audits and server-side setups essential for patient-facing sites.
Tracking and data collection follow Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00, HIPAA (where applicable) & CAN-SPAM. Massachusetts requires a written security program for residents' personal data, and healthcare clients must keep patient information away from ad platforms. Tracking on health-related pages is minimized or run server-side with data stripping, and business associate agreements are checked before any tool touches protected data.
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How we work together
Simple. Transparent. Results-focused.
- 01
Discovery
A 30-minute call. You share the challenge, I tell you honestly whether I can help.
- 02
Audit
I audit tracking, funnel, channels and team, and hand you a ranked plan with budgets.
- 03
Build
We fix measurement and ship the highest-impact systems first. I own the metrics.
- 04
Scale
Optimize, automate and scale what works. Weekly decisions, compounding results.
FAQ
Fractional CMO in Boston: FAQ
Can a fractional CMO work with a founder who is a scientist?
Yes, and it's a common pairing. I handle commercial strategy and translate your research into messages buyers act on, while you remain the authority on the science.
Is a fractional CMO a good fit before a Series B?
Often, yes. Investors want proof that growth is repeatable. A fractional CMO builds the measurement and channel data to show it, and designs the team you'll hire after the round.
Do you work with biotech and medtech companies?
Yes, on the commercial side: positioning, websites, demand generation and measurement. I build medical, legal and regulatory review into every workflow, and your team keeps final approval over claims and scientific content.
Can you keep our tracking HIPAA-safe?
I audit what your site sends to ad and analytics platforms, remove or restrict tracking on sensitive pages and set up server-side tagging with data controls. Whether a specific setup meets HIPAA is confirmed by your privacy officer or counsel.
Work with me
Fractional CMO in Boston? Let’s talk.
Tell me about your growth challenge. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help — and if I can’t, who can.
- ✓ No obligation
- ✓ No sales script
- ✓ Honest feedback
- ✓ Clear next steps