Associate Director – Marketing Oncology

Eli Lilly and Company

. Drive innovation, support patients living with cancer, and deliver sustainable growth for Eli Lilly Canada .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$124,500 - CA$182,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology marketing, including successful brand launches and strategic planning within the Canadian healthcare landscape. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovative customer engagement strategies while managing commercial brand budgets.

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Oncology Brand Launch ExperienceCross-Functional Team LeadershipCommercial Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Insights GenerationBilingual Communication (English/French)

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Hard Skills

Oncology MarketingBrand ManagementP&L ManagementSales ForecastingMarket Access StrategyDigital CommunicationsPre-Commercialization PreparationLaunch ImplementationCompetitive AnalysisCustomer Experience Innovation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingCoaching and MentoringCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree (MBA, MSc, PhD) Preferred

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalHealthcareOncologyTumor TypesPatient AdvocacyComplianceTherapeutic AreasHospital-Based Specialty ProductsHTA SubmissionsCommercialization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive innovation, support patients living with cancer, and deliver sustainable growth for Eli Lilly Canada
Lead the marketing team and commercial activities across the solid tumor portfolio
Deliver integrated customer plans, operational plans, and launch planning for new assets
Generate innovative ways to expand reach and create exceptional customer experiences that drive brand uptake and commercial success
Align strategic and tactical brand direction with corporate and oncology portfolio strategy
Execute customer plans and establish a strong cross-functional collaboration model
Gain deep customer insights across patients and healthcare professionals involved in cancer care
Develop integrated brand plans based on the Canadian oncology landscape, competitive dynamics, and patient pathways
Lead customer and operational planning for pre-NOC and post-NOC activities across concurrent launches
Collaborate with Market Access and Pricing & Reimbursement teams on commercial strategy and HTA submissions
Partner with Global and Affiliate teams to align strategy and maximize learnings
Develop innovative tactics to partner with healthcare professionals
Manage commercial brand budgets and P&L for assigned assets
Lead commercial thought leader engagement across relevant tumor types in Canada
Provide insights and brand assumptions for sales forecasting
Build partnerships with patient advocacy groups alongside Medical Affairs and Government Affairs
Drive innovative thinking across cross-functional teams
Ensure commercial activities comply with the current compliance environment
Build long-term plans for assigned assets
Coach and mentor brand managers and marketing interns

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (MBA, MSc, PhD)
Demonstrated track record of successfully launching two or more oncology brands, ideally across different tumor sites
10+ years of pharmaceutical/healthcare experience, including 5+ years of marketing experience, preferably in oncology
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent brand launches across different tumor types or therapeutic areas
Demonstrated experience in pre-commercialization preparation and launch implementation
People management experience
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams — sales, medical, market access/reimbursement, and other departments
Demonstrated thought leader engagement over time
Demonstrated creativity in problem solving and customer solutions
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred
Skill and knowledge of digital communications and channels preferred
Experience commercializing products in highly competitive therapeutic areas preferred
Experience commercializing hospital-based specialty products and knowledge of the oncology landscape preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lilly Bonus Program
Car allowance
Pension plan eligibility
Vacation benefits
Healthcare benefits
Flexible benefits
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program and fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities