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

Role Summary

Executive Director, Global Product Strategy: GI/GU & Early Assets. Based on our scientific, technological and clinical base, this role leads the Global Product Strategy team focusing on developing and potentially launching assets in GI/GU cancers. The role partners with oncology clinicians, R&D, and cross-functional teams to design development programs optimized for regulatory and commercial success, and drives commercial performance in major markets.

Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience across global markets in Oncology to drive commercialization strategies
• Deep understanding of GI/GU markets and development of oncology assets Ph1-3
• Partner and influence within R&D 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, providing strategic guidance and coaching
• Develop and execute marketing strategies, including branding, positioning, and scientific messaging
• Inform go-to-market approach using insights from providers, KOLs, patients, and market access stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze market, customer, and competitor trends to inform plans
• Develop global brand positioning and messaging for product differentiation; align medical and market access strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups (Insights & Analytics, R&D, regulatory, sales, finance, Medical Affairs) on strategic and executional plans
• Ensure consistency with partner when BioNTech has co-commercialization rights
• Plan and manage budget requirements with monitoring and tracking
• Manage vendor partnerships to ensure activities are on plan, cost-effective and within budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical or biotech industry with increasing responsibilities
• Experience in country/affiliate leadership roles and at regional/international level
• 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 alignment-building skills
• Fluent in English

Skills

• Global commercialization strategy
• Oral and written communication for diverse stakeholders
• Cross-functional leadership and mentoring
• Market access and payer considerations
• Brand strategy and product messaging

Education

• Undergraduate degree; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) considered a plus

Additional Requirements

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