Senior Director, Global Commercial Development

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 232,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity awards

Health and wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Remote options

Culture focused on improving cancer 
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Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Global Commercial Development to lead the global oncology strategy for a leader in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech. This remote role offers robust equity and a strong benefits package as you connect indication strategies to overall value.

You will evaluate opportunities, guide lifecycle prioritization, and collaborate with product teams to shape asset positioning and biomarker strategies. A strong clinical acumen and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years in biotech/pharma, or advanced degree with 8+ years.
• Proven track record in developing global oncology strategies across multiple products/indications.
• Ability to create patient and revenue forecasts and assess strategic trade-offs for portfolio decisions.
• Strong leadership with ability to build high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage strategic projects under tight timelines.
• Strong clinical acumen to translate clinical evidence into commercial strategy.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commercial strategy for the oncology portfolio and connect indication strategies to overall value.
• Evaluate clinical and commercial opportunities to guide lifecycle prioritization and investment decisions.
• Develop treatment-setting strategies tailored to distinct patient journeys and evidence requirements.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate asset positioning and combination strategies.
• Create patient-segmentation models and revenue scenarios for oncology care.
• Work with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs to shape clinical strategies based on commercial insights.
• Advance biomarker strategies in partnership with Precision Medicine and Diagnostics.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Oncology portfolio strategy

Forecasting revenue/patients

Cross-functional influence

Organizational skills

Communication

Clinical acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/MD/PhD)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Global Commercial Development to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $232,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead global commercial strategy for the oncology portfolio, connecting indication strategies to overall value.
• Evaluate clinical and commercial opportunities to guide lifecycle prioritization and investment decisions.
• Develop treatment-setting strategies tailored to distinct patient journeys and evidence requirements.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate asset positioning and combination strategies.
• Create patient-segmentation models and revenue scenarios for oncology care.
• Work with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs to shape clinical strategies based on commercial insights.
• Advance biomarker strategies in partnership with Precision Medicine and Diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of commercial experience in biotech or pharma, or an advanced degree with 8+ years of commercial experience in biotech or pharma.
• Proven track record in developing global oncology strategies across multiple products and indications.
• Ability to create patient and revenue forecasts and assess strategic trade-offs for portfolio decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on building high-performing teams and influencing cross-functional groups.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage strategic projects under tight timelines.
• Strong clinical acumen to translate clinical evidence into commercial strategies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

• Robust equity awards and competitive cash compensation.
• Strong benefits package including health and wellness programs.
• Significant learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Supportive company culture focused on improving cancer outcomes.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.