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

BioNTech; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking an Executive Director for Global Product Strategy in Oncology. This role involves leading the strategy team, driving product launches, and ensuring successful commercialization. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong background in oncology. This position allows for flexibility in location, including the UK, US, or Germany.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Company bike

Employer-funded pension

Childcare

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in country leadership roles and at regional/international level.
• Experience in launching products both nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Product Strategy team for oncology assets.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for revenue growth.
• Analyze market and competitor trends for commercialization strategies.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Product launch experience

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Undergraduate degree, MBA, PHD or similar

Job description

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

Cambridge, US; London, United Kingdom; Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 9437

Overview

Based on our solid scientific, technological and clinical base, we are now building a commercial organization to launch and drive revenues for our Oncology portfolio. This role will lead the Global Product Strategy team focusing on developing and potentially launching our assets in GI/GU cancers. You bring an external/patient focused approach to partner with oncology clinicians to understand their and their patients’ needs. Utilizing those insights and knowledge to partner with R&D teams to design and develop successful clinical development programs that are optimized for regulatory and commercial success. Your previous launch experience will bring an innovative approach to launch planning. You will be a leader within the global commercial team and optimize commercial performance within major markets within the US, EU and Asia. The role will have visibility at all levels in the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience across global markets in the Oncology space, including new product development, new product launches, regulatory landscape, reimbursement environment and healthcare system dynamics, to drive successful commercialization strategies
• Deep understanding of GI/GU markets and development of oncology assets Ph1-3
• Proven ability to partner and influence within the R&D organization to shape programs to meet patient and clinician needs
• Proven ability to partner and influence from a global position with country commercial teams
• Proven ability to lead and mentor the tumor team members, providing strategic guidance, coaching and support to drive performance and business objectives
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies, including product branding, positioning, and scientific messaging, to maximize market penetration and revenue growth
• Leverage deep understanding of oncology healthcare customers, including providers, key opinion leaders, patients, and market access stakeholders, to inform the go to market approach that drives customer behavior change and market performance
• Continually monitor and analyze market, customer, and competitor trends, incorporating insights into clinical development and commercialization plans
• Develop the global brand positioning and messaging aligned to assure product characteristics capable of product differentiation and ensure aligned and commercially focused medical and market access strategy, planning and execution
• Partner closely and provide strategic direction to cross-functional groups (e.g. Insights & Analytics, R&D, regulatory affairs, sales, finance, and Medical Affairs) for the development and implementation of strategic and executional plans
• Where BioNTech has co-commercialization or co-promotion rights ensure consistency and alignment with partner, in relation to the global brand strategy and all relevant resources
• Plan and drive budget requirements and ensure monitoring and tracking accordingly
• Manage vendor partnerships to ensure key activities are executed to plan, cost-effective and within budget

Qualifications

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

Location and schedule

This position can be based on the U.S. East Coast, in Germany, or in the UK, with some flexibility regarding the exact location

What we offer

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Cambridge, US; London, United Kingdom; Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: [phone] (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

Job ID 9437 (please always specify if you have any questions)

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