Head of Commercial Strategy & New Product Planning

Verastem Oncology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Verastem Oncology seeks a Vice President of Commercial Strategy and New Product Planning to define the commercial strategy and product plans across pipeline programs, including VS-7375 and future opportunities. You will drive market insights, interact with cross-functional teams, and align scientific understanding with patient-centric goals.

You will partner with R&D and executive leadership to shape the pipeline vision and lead a high-growth commercial organization in oncology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field required; advanced degrees preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma with minimum 12 years leading Marketing/Commercial Strategy/New Product Planning.
• Leadership mindset; strategic while hands-on in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Extensive experience in early and late-stage product development, including market research and US payer dynamics.
• Experience in oncology.
• Ability to influence diverse teams and work across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overarching commercial product strategies for each pipeline program.
• Lead commercial strategy initiatives, including near-term product development plans, indication prioritization, lifecycle management.
• Conduct strategic marketing activities: market research, advisory boards, differentiation strategies, messaging.
• Develop product forecasts with baseline assumptions and market scenarios.
• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders and academic centers; inform strategies.
• Support R&D by leading commercial opportunity assessments for new programs.
• Lead a highly integrated cross-functional team across Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Data Analytics, Corporate Affairs, Patient Support, Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Market insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

PhD, MD, MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Verastem Oncology seeks a Vice President of Commercial Strategy and New Product Planning to define the commercial strategy and product plans across pipeline programs, including VS-7375 and future opportunities. You will drive market insights, interact with cross-functional teams, and align scientific understanding with patient-centric goals.

You will partner with R&D and executive leadership to shape the pipeline vision and lead a high-growth commercial organization in oncology.