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United States, Other / Non-US, United States

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Director, Oncology Disease Area Strategy Lead

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Oncology Disease Area Strategy Lead in United States.

This is a high-impact strategic leadership role at the intersection of oncology science, commercial strategy, and early pipeline development. The position plays a critical part in shaping how early-stage oncology assets are evaluated, prioritized, and advanced toward commercialization within a global biopharmaceutical environment. You will partner closely with R&D, business development, finance, and global marketing teams to ensure that scientific innovation is aligned with long-term commercial success and patient needs. The role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, scientific understanding, and commercial acumen, with influence extending across enterprise-level portfolio decisions. Operating in a highly cross-functional and executive-facing environment, you will help define investment strategies and commercial frameworks that guide early oncology innovation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of oncology therapies from the earliest stages of development.

Accountabilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range: $195,880.80 – $265,015.20 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Annual performance-based bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive and stock-based compensation programs
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Retirement savings plan with strong company contributions
Flexible work arrangements where applicable
Paid time off with award-winning vacation and holiday programs
Career development opportunities within a global biotechnology leader
Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes
Full benefits package including life, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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