Director, Pipeline Commercialization Strategy (PCS) - Solid Tumor

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Eligibility for long-term incentive programs

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader accountable for delivering overall commercial strategy for its oncology portfolio. The ideal candidate will partner with various teams to ensure successful product launches globally.

The successful candidate should possess a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in strategic marketing, and have 10-15 years of experience in commercial roles showing a clear record of leading change and managing diverse stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in progressive commercial leadership roles.
• Recency of P&L ownership is preferred in the US or major markets.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage complex stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence for regular presentation to senior leaders.
• Outstanding partnering skills in a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate overall vision and strategy.
• Drive strategic value creation across lifecycle with R&D partners.
• Identify new value generation for the franchise to unlock opportunities.
• Manage risk and opportunity across the franchise.

Skills

Strategic marketing skills

Influencing and managing stakeholders

Oncology therapeutic experience

Financial acumen

Leadership and management skills

Education

Bachelors degree; advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D, or MD) preferred

Job description

Job Description

This leadership position is accountable for delivering overall commercial strategy of the PCS oncology assets, by partnering closely with R&D, in-line commercial in US, international region, and countries, and other key stakeholders to plan for the commercialization of assets in the Oncology pipeline, thereby delivering successful global product launches within the portfolio in oncology.

Responsibilities

Develop, champion and communicate vision and overall compelling strategy to all related stakeholder groups gaining commitment and support to guide portfolio prioritization, asset strategies and BD investments.

Understand market, key segment value drivers, growth opportunities, target product profiles, product positioning and revenue potential for multiple clinical-stage assets/indications within the franchise to drive winning portfolio value proposition plans and strong P&L investment thesis.

(Co)-lead tumor disease strategy teams for development of multiple assets within the same tumor, when applicable with enterprise and portfolio mindset.

Define and drive strategic value creation across lifecycle together with R&D and commercial cross-functional partners, integrating diverse internal and external perspectives.

Partner with Global Medical Affairs, Pharma Development, and Commercial Cross functional leaders to develop scientific platforms and drive data generation to satisfy Global and Area requirements for target product labels and target product claims.

Identify new value generation for the franchise to unlock further opportunity. Drive innovative and novel ways to accelerate commercialization, and maximize value for patients and the company for the franchise.

Drive prioritization of key leverage points in the treatment process and develop behavioral objectives for each stakeholder group to define commercial strategy for the assets and for the entire franchise.

Effective and transparent risk, opportunity and issue management at strategic and operational levels across the franchise.

Initiate geo‑strategy and indication prioritization within the franchise in partnership with R&D, Commercial cross-functional leaders, and Affiliates on formulating optimal reimbursement and access strategies to fully realize value of multiple assets.

Exhibit clear and courageous leadership behavior and implements optimal program structures where appropriate to drive timely and effective decision making.

Broaden AbbVie's Oncology network and presence by building scientific, academic, KOL, payer, and patient advocacy relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree; advanced degree (MBA, Ph.D, or MD) preferred.

10-15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in progressive commercial leadership roles in marketing and/or sales. Recency of P&L ownership is preferred in US or other major markets. Successful launch experience preferred.

Managed care experience preferred. Oncology therapeutic experience preferred. Global experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to influence and manage a complex set of internal and external stakeholders.

Strong strategic marketing skills including the ability to develop commercial strategies based on a thorough and structured approach, pared with a strong scientific/clinical understanding.

Strong financial and commercial acumen with thorough understanding of P&L drivers and the ability to develop appropriate investment and top-line sales forecasts that generate long‑term value.

Strong executive presence and leadership skills are imperative as this leader will present to senior leaders on a regular basis and serve as a role model in the organization.

Demonstrated and consistent experience in successfully leading organizational change.

Outstanding partnering skills and the ability to lead a multi‑disciplinary team and drive commercial decisions in a highly matrixed organization to accomplish business goals.

Proven track record of successful leadership, management and coaching of teams and individuals, and in having developed talent.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long‑term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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