Director, Oncology Disease Area Strategy Lead

USFull-TimeDirector

Salary195,880.8 - 265,015.2 USD per year

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Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, MBA, or equivalent); strong preference for life sciences, oncology, or business-focused graduate education
8+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical commercial roles, including marketing, commercial strategy, pipeline development, or business development
Strong background in oncology with deep understanding of disease biology, market dynamics, and competitive landscape
Experience in early pipeline commercialization, including product positioning, market assessment, and strategic forecasting
Prior exposure to consulting or strategic advisory roles in life sciences strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience working across R&D and commercial functions in complex, matrixed organizations
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience in business development activities, including due diligence, partnership evaluation, and deal support
Proven ability to influence senior executives and contribute to enterprise-level investment decisions
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Define and drive early-stage oncology commercial strategy in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring alignment between R&D investment decisions and long-term business objectives
Develop and apply structured frameworks to evaluate and prioritize early pipeline oncology assets based on scientific differentiation, commercial viability, and market opportunity
Partner with R&D teams to shape target product profiles (TPPs) and ensure commercial relevance is embedded into early research and development efforts
Build robust business cases and strategic assessments to support go/no-go decisions for early-stage assets and portfolio investments
Collaborate with business development teams to evaluate external innovation opportunities, including in-licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions
Contribute to enterprise portfolio governance processes by integrating commercial insights into investment prioritization and strategic planning
Conduct market, competitive, and payer landscape analyses to inform pipeline strategy and commercialization pathways
Support cross-functional alignment across commercial, finance, and R&D stakeholders to ensure cohesive portfolio execution

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