Executive Director, Global Product Strategy: GI/GU & Early Assets

Role Summary

Executive Director, Global Product Strategy: GI/GU & Early Assets - lead the Global Product Strategy team focusing on developing and potentially launching assets in GI/GU cancers, partnering with oncology clinicians and R&D to design development programs optimized for regulatory and commercial success. Drive commercialization strategies and performance across major markets in the US, EU, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience across global markets in Oncology to drive successful commercialization strategies
• Deep understanding of GI/GU markets and development of oncology assets Ph1-3
• Partner and influence within the R&D organization to shape programs to meet patient and clinician needs
• Partner and influence from a global position with country commercial teams
• Lead and mentor the tumor team members, providing strategic guidance and coaching to drive performance
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, including branding, positioning, and scientific messaging
• Leverage understanding of oncology customers to inform go-to-market approach and drive market performance
• Monitor and analyze market, customer, and competitor trends to inform development and commercialization plans
• Develop global brand positioning and messaging aligned to product differentiation and commercial strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups (Insights & Analytics, R&D, regulatory, sales, finance, Medical Affairs) for strategic plans
• Ensure consistency with partner rights where BioNTech has co-commercialization or co-promotion
• Plan and manage budget requirements and track progress
• Manage vendor partnerships to execute key activities on plan and within budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech with increasing responsibilities
• Experience in both country/affiliate leadership roles and regional/international levels
• Undergraduate degree; MBA, PhD or similar considered a plus
• Oncology including immunotherapy knowledge
• Significant experience launching products internationally and nationally
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong collaboration and team/alignment-building skills
• Fluent in English

Skills

• Global commercialization strategy
• Market access and regulatory understanding
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Brand strategy and medical messaging
• Data analysis and market intelligence

Education

• Undergraduate degree; MBA or PhD considered a plus

Additional Requirements

• Location flexibility: U.S. East Coast, Germany, or the UK