Executive Director, Global Oncology Marketing, Lung

Rahway, NJ (Hybrid)

$256K/yr – $403K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the global Lung Cancer strategy and commercial execution, aligning cross-functional and regional teams to translate science into differentiated value propositions and execution plans.

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
  • 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

  • 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.
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