Johnson & Johnson · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Therapeutic Area Lead, Oncology Solid Tumor
Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing smarter and less invasive treatments. The Senior Director, Therapeutic Area Lead for Oncology Solid Tumor will drive the strategic direction of the US Solid Tumor Oncology portfolio, shaping clinical development plans and market access strategies while fostering innovation and organizational growth.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide expert scientific guidance to inform and influence clinical development plans, ensuring alignment with evolving therapeutic landscapes and unmet medical needs
Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, and external partners to integrate scientific insights into asset strategy and pipeline evolution
Shape and influence clinical trial design and execution, leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize outcomes
Oversee US Integrated Strategy Teams (IST), ensuring robust commercial input into compound strategy, stage gate decisions, and launch readiness
Co-create strategic positioning for therapeutic assets, including differentiation, value proposition, and pricing strategies
Partner with Global Commercial Teams (GCT) and Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO) to align US and global vision, branding, and pre-launch initiatives
Develop and execute access strategies to optimize patient reach and reimbursement, collaborating with market access, analytics, and finance teams
Lead medical market shaping initiatives to influence stakeholder perceptions and drive adoption of innovative therapies
Build and nurture high-performing teams, fostering talent development, mentorship, and succession planning
Champion a culture of learning agility, collaboration, and cross-functional partnership
Demonstrate strong financial acumen in evaluating business development opportunities, forecasting, and resource allocation
Support commercial evaluation of pipeline and potential M&A assets, building robust business cases for new opportunities
Co-create the therapeutic area’s evolution, integrating pipeline assets and potential M&A opportunities into long-term strategy
Drive innovation in go-to-market models, launch readiness, and organizational capabilities
Qualification
Required
BA/BS required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred
Minimum 12 years of pharmaceutical business experience, including oncology
Proven track record in pharmaceutical marketing, launch, and commercial operations
Experience in clinical development, market access, medical affairs, analytics/finance, and supply chain
Demonstrated success in talent development and team leadership
Preferred
Experience with business development, pipeline strategy, and M&A preferred
Business Development
Clinical Development
Developing Others
Inclusive Leadership
Managing Managers
Market Access Strategies
Market Research
Pipeline Strategy
Product Strategies
Relationship Building
Strategic Change
Strategic Thinking
Company
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