Executive Director, Global Oncology Marketing, Lung

North Wales, PA (Hybrid)

$256K/yr – $403K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead global Lung Cancer strategy and execution across regions and functions, translating scientific data into differentiated value propositions while building a high-performing, cross-functional Lung team.

  • Own global Lung strategy and forecast guidance
  • Align with cross-functional partners and regional teams
  • Develop talent and drive operational excellence

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set and lead the global Lung Cancer strategy
  • Define the end-to-end global commercial strategy for current and future Lung indications.
  • Translate scientific innovation and clinical data into clear, differentiated value propositions and strategic frameworks for Lung cancers including Market Overviews and Assessments, Target Product Profiles, and Forecasts.
  • Ensure strategies are informed by robust insights into customers, competitors, and the evolving standard of care across key Lung tumor types
  • Steer the development and delivery of global sales forecast guidance for Lung indications in collaboration with Asset Teams, Forecasting and Finance.
  • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment on key planning assumptions
  • Partner closely with key functions, including Global Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Manufacturing, IP/Legal, Competitive Intelligence, and Finance to build integrated Lung strategies and execution plans.
  • Collaborate with Regional and Local Marketing Organizations to ensure local market needs and insights shape global Lung strategy and to support in-market execution.
  • Represent the commercial Lung perspective in key internal governance forums and cross-functional asset/tumor teams.
  • Contribute to portfolio and business development discussions related to Lung cancer, including assessment of external business development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
  • MBA, MSc, PhD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (Preferred)
  • Minimum of 12 years experience in pharmaceutical commercial roles (e.g., marketing, access, insights, portfolio/brand management) with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in Oncology Marketing
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in global marketing (e.g., global brand, global franchise, or global strategic marketing role)
  • Demonstrated experience in leading strategy development, portfolio/brand planning, and execution in a complex, highly regulated environment
  • Team leadership experience, including direct line management and/or leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics around the world, including the U.S. and key developed and emerging markets
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate complex scientific and business concepts, including to Senior Leadership
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capability, and financial acumen (forecasting, business cases, investment decisions)
  • Demonstrated track record of working effectively with cross-functional partners and creating alignment around strategic choices

Preferred

  • Preferred: MBA, MSc, PhD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field
  • Previous experience in Lung cancer or related solid tumors.
  • Experience with launch planning and execution for global assets (e.g., indication launches, label expansions).
  • Experience in an advanced operating role in market
  • Experience working across multiple regions and cultures; secondary language(s) is a plus.

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Salaries

Posted range

$256K/yr – $403K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
14

Funding

Total Funding
$74M
Last Raise
$56M
Series B, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2020
    Series B • $56M
  • Mar 2020
    Venture Round • $3M
  • Jan 2017
    Series A • $15M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
683.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.9%
Direct
40.8%
Referral
9.4%
Social
4.9%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~127
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Executive Director, Global Oncology Marketing, Lung

Merck · North Wales, PA · Hybrid