Global Product Director Rare Oncology

Servier; Suresnes; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Profit-sharing / employee involvement

Transportation allowance

27 days of paid leave

24 RTT days

Supplemental pension plan

Health insurance with 60% company...

Job summary

Servier, a human-sized international pharmaceutical group, is preparing the launch of a high-potential therapy in Rare Oncology. As Global Product Director, you will lead the global brand strategy and launch readiness across markets to transform the treatment landscape for patients.

You will align cross-functional teams, drive segmentation and KPIs, and partner with affiliates and Medical to deliver credible scientific communications. English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business/Marketing or related field.
• 8–10+ years of proven pharmaceutical marketing experience, with Rare Oncology.
• English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the global brand strategy and value proposition
• Lead global launch planning across key markets
• Build and deliver the Global Brand Plan
• Engage with KOLs, expert centers, and affiliate teams in Rare Oncology
• Partner with Medical to ensure credible scientific communication
• Monitor performance and adapt strategies in a fast-evolving pre-launch context
• Govern Global Brand Team governance and alignment

Skills

Global brand strategy

Launch planning

Cross-functional leadership

People management

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Marketing

Job description

We are a human-sized, international, and independent pharmaceutical group, governed by a Foundation. Our unique model is a source of pride, but above all, it allows us to fully serve our mission:"Committed to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients."

Today, a global leader in cardiology, we have chosen to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by 2030, targeting hard-to-treat cancers and dedicating more than 70% of our R&D budget to this area. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us. We pursue this challenge alongside the development of our generics business, ensuring access to quality care for all, at a lower cost.

Who are we? More than 20,000 passionate individuals from over 50 nationalities, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Every day, we move forward with and for patients, with and for our teams, guided by the desire to care, to take risks, to grow, and to commit ourselves to be useful to those in need.

Come experience and help bring our commitment to life:#MovedByYou

Join us at a pivotal moment as we prepare the launch of a high-potential therapy in Rare Oncology. As Global Product Director, you will lead the global brand strategy and launch readiness of a key asset, helping transform the treatment landscape for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the global brand strategy and value proposition
• Drive segmentation, targeting, and strategic priorities
• Align key cross-functional stakeholders around a common vision

Launch Excellence & Readiness

• Lead global launch planning, ensuring readiness across key markets
• Define and deliver launch roadmap, milestones, and KPIs
• Develop core global launch materials

Brand Plan Development & Execution

• Build and deliver the Global Brand Plan
• Monitor performance and ensure compliant execution

Rare Oncology & Stakeholder Engagement

• Integrate rare oncology specificities (expert networks, KOL centrality, patient journey)
• Develop high-impact engagement strategies with KOLs and expert centers
• Partner closely with Medical to deliver credible and differentiated scientific communication
• Leverage market insights to continuously refine strategy
• Anticipate and respond to competitive dynamics in a fast-evolving landscape
• Contribute to forecasting and scenario planning in a rapidly evolving pre-launch context

Affiliate Engagement & Global-Local Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with priority markets and early launch countries
• Drive co-creation with affiliates to ensure relevance and adoption
• Lead Global Brand Team governance and alignment

Your Profile:

Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business/Marketing or related field

Experience:8–10+ years of proven experience in pharmaceutical marketing with experience in Rare Oncology

Hard Skills:

• Proven track record in: Successful launch preparation and/or execution, Global or regional roles in matrix organizations, and Cross-functional leadership
• Prior people management experience is a plus
• Languages:Proficiency in English is amust, French is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving context
• Excellent cross-functional influence and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable strategic narratives
• High level of ownership, agility, and resilience
• Strong business acumen and results orientation

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead the launch of a high-potential therapy in Rare Oncology and make a meaningful difference for patients worldwide. You will combine strategic leadership, global exposure, and cross-functional influence while shaping the future of an important asset in highly dynamic environment.

Our Benefits :

• 13th-month salary, contribution to results bonus, profit-sharing / employee participation, and transportation allowance
• 27 days of paid leave, plus 24 RTT days (reduced working hours)
• Supplemental pension plan, health insurance with 60% company contribution, and a comprehensive provident scheme
• Flexible remote work options depending on the role
• On-site company restaurant, and a wide range of employee committee (CSE) activities and associations

We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of talent in all its diversity. We value both experience and the willingness to engage daily to contribute to therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. If you see yourself reflected in this offer and these few lines, seize the opportunity to meet us.