Director, Oncology Disease Area Strategy Lead
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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
- 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
- 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.
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Date Posted
05/06/2026
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