ICO Oncology Commercial Development Director (mfd)

Pfizer; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Berlin is seeking an experienced leader to spearhead commercial development strategies for their oncology pipeline. In this role, you will guide the successful launch of oncology medicines, work closely with global teams, and ensure market readiness. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in commercial development and marketing, alongside strong analytical and strategic capabilities.

Qualifikationen

• 10 years of experience in commercial development, marketing or strategy in pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of oncology landscape and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead commercial development strategies for oncology pipeline assets.
• Drive success of oncology medicines from development to launch.
• Ensure launch readiness in priority markets.

Kenntnisse

Commercial development

Oncology landscape understanding

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Market research methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ROLE SUMMARY

• Lead commercial development strategies for oncology pipeline assets, conduct commercial assessments, and support International Oncology strategy development and commercial attractiveness / valuations to pursue our international oncology vision, helping patients to live better and longer lives.
• Act as a lynchpin between the International Commercial Office (ICO) and the Global organization, collaborating with teams across oncology pipeline assets including Commercial Strategy & Innovation (CSI) Global Marketing and International Cross-Functional Teams to strengthen and advance our Intl Oncology Development Portfolio and ensure successful launches.
• Lead special projects to maximize the Intl Oncology inline and pipeline portfolio (e.g., launch excellence, patent expansion, business development, etc.).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the success of our future oncology medicines from clinical development, registration, market access pre-launch and launch accelerations to post DP4.
• Partner with Global Brand Teams and CSI to represent Intl, lead discussions in commercial development activities through decision points, strategy development, and investment priorities; support external BD evaluations.
• Build pipeline early access strategies in collaboration with Medical Regulatory and Global Access & Value (GAV) colleagues, including pricing strategy, evidence/data needs for registration, to meet HTA markets and negotiate trade‑offs on global pipeline programs.
• Ensure appropriate level of launch readiness in priority markets prior to in‑line transition.
• Partner with the CI team to maintain an up‑to‑date view of the competitive landscape and potential threats across key areas.
• Serve as point of contact for CSI and Global Marketing to represent International needs and category strategy for BD opportunity evaluations, incorporating regional and local market inputs and key customer insights.
• Lead special projects to maximize the Intl Oncology inline and pipeline portfolio (e.g., launch excellence, registration acceleration, patent expansion, etc.).
• Key contributor to commercial planning processes, including Operating Plan, Long‑Range Forecasting, Cross‑TA Pipeline Prioritizations, and resource planning.
• Develop and manage early investment budgets diligently.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in one or more of the following disciplines: commercial development, marketing, new product launch or strategy in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies.
• Strong understanding of the Oncology landscape and emerging trends is highly preferred.
• Commercial experience / knowledge of global marketing, global clinical development and global regulatory processes.
• Strategic / technical capabilities with a record of working with scientists and physicians in R&D to partner and facilitate technical strategy and clinical development decisions.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills; hands‑on experience leading financial valuation, forecasting, business proposals and / or other related projects required.
• Experience interfacing / collaborating with Global Marketing, Clinical Development, Regulatory, GAV and other functions.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional matrix teams.
• Skilled in market research methodologies and working with commercial partner lines (Market Analytics, GAV, etc.) to ensure delivery of efficient / insightful external guidance.
• Enthusiasm, confidence and organizational skills to independently work on multiple initiatives and effectively prioritize to meet personal and team goals.

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Generate deep targeted customer insights and integrate them into business decisions.
• Excellence in analytical and forecasting capabilities, including high proficiency with Excel scenario development and trade‑off implications in decision analysis.
• Bring patient needs and a marketing lens to clinical development, trial design and evidence priorities.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and partner with commercial, medical and scientific colleagues.
• Agility to balance short‑ and long‑term priorities and multiple projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Navigate unconscious bias to create objective decision cases and drive options analysis.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.

NON‑STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE / TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 25% travel.
• Role predominantly aligns with European time zones.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Intl Commercial Leads, Area Commercial Leads, Country Leadership Teams, Global Brand Teams, Commercial Strategy & Innovation, Global & Intl Medical Affairs, Global & Intl Regulatory, Global Access & Value, Global Supply, Business Development.
• Global Job Level 100 – local pay grade will be confirmed pending location of successful candidate.
• Location: Pfizer ICO Region Site (2‑3 days per week in line with Log In For Your Day principles / guidelines).

Pfizer guarantees equal opportunity throughout the hiring process and compliance with local laws in all countries where Pfizer operates. Pfizer excludes discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.