Europe Commercial Lead — Oncology & Future ADC Launches

headcount AG; Baar; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

headcount AG is seeking a Head of Commercial Europe to shape and execute the European commercialization strategy for oncology assets. You will lead cross-functional teams, build a European commercial organization, and drive readiness for major product launches while aligning with Medical Affairs and Market Access.

Based in Switzerland (Baar on-site) with about 25% travel, you will own forecasting, budgeting and performance monitoring, and collaborate to develop future ADC strategies in a lean,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of commercial pharma/biotech experience, with Europe scope.
• Proven track record building and owning European commercial strategies.
• Experience leading European oncology product launches; oncology focus preferred.
• Strong knowledge of European market dynamics, market access and compliance.
• Experience managing portfolios while preparing launches and future strategies.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on leadership in lean organizations.
• Proven collaboration with Medical Affairs and Market Access across functions.
• Experience managing external consultants, distributors or strategic partners.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Fluent English; other European languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the European commercial strategy translating global objectives into plans.
• Take commercial responsibility for an existing oncology product across Europe.
• Lead European pre-launch preparation for a major lung cancer product launch.
• Develop long-term commercialization strategies for ADCs and pipeline assets.
• Build and scale the European commercial organization; recruit high-performing teams.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Market Access to ensure aligned strategy.
• Own European commercial forecasting, budgeting and performance monitoring.
• Manage external consultants, distributors and strategic partners.
• Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Marketing, or related

Job description

headcount AG is seeking a Head of Commercial Europe to shape and execute the European commercialization strategy for oncology assets. You will lead cross-functional teams, build a European commercial organization, and drive readiness for major product launches while aligning with Medical Affairs and Market Access.

Based in Switzerland (Baar on-site) with about 25% travel, you will own forecasting, budgeting and performance monitoring, and collaborate to develop future ADC strategies in a lean,