Global Brand Lead, Oncology

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 260,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior commercial leader to guide the global strategy for GI and Lung cancer assets, with responsibility for lifecycle management and launch readiness across indications. The role collaborates with R&D, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Program Management to translate commercial insights into strategic programs at a global scale.

The ideal candidate brings 12–15 years in commercial leadership within oncology, strong strategic and cross-functional skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required; MBA preferred.
• 12–15 years in global and local commercial leadership in pharma.
• Strong Oncology expertise (GI/Lung) with US launch experience.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and matrix leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead global lifecycle strategy for GI and Lung assets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Program Management and global asset teams.
• Ensure launch readiness across indications and combinations.
• Represent commercial perspective in development programs.
• Develop asset ambition, value proposition, and brand plan.
• Drive market access, brand strategy, and business case development.
• Lead talent, coach team, manage performance.
• Communicate market drivers and best practices.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

MBA or Advanced degree

Job description

• Lead the development and implementation of the global strategy for a new pipeline asset in GI and Lung cancers and potential future indications
• Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Clinical Program Management and global asset teams to lead life cycle strategy
• Ensure the pipeline asset is launch ready for all GI and Lung indications and combinations
• Represent the global commercial perspective in life cycle management and R&D clinical development programs at the GPT
• Identify development opportunities, conduct commercial assessments, and support business cases for potential development investments
• Develop the asset ambition, overall value proposition, required resources, brand plan, and strategy using insights from Top 10 markets and external stakeholders
• Identify and communicate market drivers, barriers, and best practices
• Execute the defined strategy across countries and set ambitious targets with country teams
• Build internal and external awareness and impact
• Contribute to the global key opinion leader strategy and strategic presence at global oncology congresses
• Attract and recruit talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity, and manage performance
• Develop and support team members’ success

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in life sciences, marketing or business is required
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred
• A minimum of 12-15 years' experience in commercial leadership positions globally and locally in sales, marketing, market access is required
• Strong Oncology expertise (solid tumor, GI or Lung), US experience and several previous launches in Oncology are a must
• Strong strategic thinking skills and curiosity are required
• Strong collaboration, conceptual and innovation skills required
• Previous experience in collaborating cross-functional groups, made up of Marketing, Sales, R&D, Medical Affairs, Market Research, Finance, Forecasting, etc.
• Experience leading without authority in a matrix environment
• Strong project management expertise
• Readiness to travel (up to 40% of time domestic and international)
• Strong communication, strategic execution, collaboration, relationship-building, influencing, change management, political navigation, conflict management, and cultural transformation capabilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong Oncology expertise with a focus on GI and Lung cancers, complemented by extensive experience in commercial leadership, strategic execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop and implement global strategies, manage life cycle processes, and lead teams effectively in a matrix environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Oncology Expertise
• Commercial Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Life Cycle Management
• Market Access
• Brand Strategy Development
• Commercial Assessment
• Market Research
• Forecasting
• Business Case Development
• Launch Readiness
• Value Proposition Development
• Performance Management

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Influencing
• Change Management
• Conflict Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
• MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

• Oncology
• GI Cancers
• Lung Cancers
• Global Strategy
• Key Opinion Leader Strategy
• Cultural Transformation
• Political Navigation
• Diversity Management
• Team Motivation
• Market Drivers