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MSD

Executive Director, Global Oncology – Lung

MSD

. Define and execute the global commercial strategy for the Lung cancer portfolio .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $255,800 - $402,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and execute the global commercial strategy for the Lung cancer portfolio
  • Set and lead the global Lung Cancer strategy
  • Define end-to-end global commercial strategy for current and future Lung indications
  • Translate scientific innovation and clinical data into differentiated value propositions and strategic frameworks, including Market Overviews and Assessments, Target Product Profiles, and Forecasts
  • Ensure strategies reflect insights into customers, competitors, and the evolving standard of care across key Lung tumor types
  • Steer development and delivery of global sales forecast guidance with Asset Teams, Forecasting, and Finance
  • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment on key planning assumptions
  • Partner with Global Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Manufacturing, IP/Legal, Competitive Intelligence, and Finance
  • Collaborate with Regional and Local Marketing Organizations to incorporate local market needs and support in-market execution
  • Represent the commercial Lung perspective in internal governance forums and cross-functional asset/tumor teams
  • Contribute to portfolio and business development discussions, including assessment of external business development opportunities
  • Identify and drive disease-level initiatives supporting Lung portfolio goals, such as early detection and screening initiatives
  • Provide leadership and line management to global marketers and/or tumor leads
  • Build commercial competencies and oncology expertise across the team, fostering talent development and succession planning
  • Champion inclusive ways of working and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
  • Manage strategic and operational issues involving access, supply, competitive response, and policy/environmental changes
  • Communicate and align with senior leaders on risks, opportunities, and performance drivers within the Lung business

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical commercial roles
  • Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in Oncology Marketing
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in global marketing
  • Demonstrated experience leading strategy development, portfolio/brand planning, and execution in a complex, highly regulated environment
  • Team leadership experience, including direct line management and/or leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics worldwide, including the U.S. and key developed and emerging markets
  • Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and business concepts to Senior Leadership
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capability, and financial acumen, including forecasting, business cases, and investment decisions
  • Demonstrated track record working effectively with cross-functional partners and creating alignment around strategic choices
  • Up to 25% travel, including some international travel and occasional weekends, as business needs require
  • Preferred: MBA, MSc, PhD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field
  • Preferred experience in Lung cancer or related solid tumors
  • Preferred experience with launch planning and execution for global assets
  • Preferred experience in an advanced operating role in market
  • Preferred experience working across multiple regions and cultures; secondary language(s) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, 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
  • Accommodation during the application or hiring process, if needed