Director, Global Oncology – Breast Cancers

MSD

. Build and maximize the global opportunity for the Women's Cancers franchise, focusing primarily on breast cancers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmaceutical Commercial strategies, particularly in Oncology and product launch execution, while effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and leveraging market insights to drive business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Commercial ExperienceOncology Product Launch ExperienceMarket Assessment and Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationStrong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchForecastingBusiness Case DevelopmentData AnalysisClinical Development InputOpportunity ValuationLaunch ExecutionStrategic PlanningCompetitive DynamicsScenario Planning

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsBusiness AcumenAbility to Work Through AmbiguityInfluencing Without AuthorityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

Industry Keywords

Women's CancersBreast CancersPatient JourneysUnmet NeedThought Leader EngagementOperational EfficiencyCross-Regional LearningCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maximize the global opportunity for the Women's Cancers franchise, focusing primarily on breast cancers
Shape Women's Cancers indications across treatment settings
Lead market assessment, disease strategy, clinical development input, launch strategy, market development, thought leader engagement, competitive dynamics, issues management, forecasting, opportunity valuations, and launch execution
Develop commercial strategies with cross-functional partners
Assess disease burden, patient journeys, unmet need, competition, and pipeline
Provide commercial input to long-term pipeline development, target product profiles, development plans, forecasting, NPV, business cases, and scenario planning
Provide commercial leadership across launch readiness, data gaps, market research, forecasting, budgets, customer interactions, events, congresses, and agency partner management
Develop and execute global launch and commercialization strategies
Generate market and customer insights using quantitative and qualitative methods
Partner with Medical Affairs and Competitive Intelligence to differentiate products using clinical trial and competitor knowledge
Ensure materials and initiatives comply with company standards and receive required approvals
Engage with regional and country markets and provide strategic leadership and expertise
Lead annual strategic and tactical planning and track execution through QBR and budget management
Drive operational efficiency and deployment of global strategies
Facilitate cross-regional learning and integration of best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
8+ years of Pharmaceutical Commercial experience, including Oncology and product launch experience
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
Experience managing large complex initiatives
Strong business judgment and ability to drive initiatives forward
Ability to work through ambiguity
Experience leading strategy development and implementation
Ability to articulate insights and strategy messages/information across the enterprise and to leadership
Ability to engage with complex scientific information and clinical data and distill insights into commercial implications
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments
Ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
No visa sponsorship available
US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement