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About the Role

This critical opportunity allows you to apply scientific expertise and strategic analysis to influence high-stakes decisions with direct patient impact. You will work at the highest level to ensure our choices optimize return on investment and patient outcomes by presenting clear options, tradeoffs, and recommendations tied to value and risk.

Responsibilities

Own the Oncology R&D portfolio strategy, leading the creation of comprehensive therapeutic area strategies that integrate clinical, scientific, and commercial insights to shape strategic priorities across assets and platforms.
Advise executive senior leadership by providing disciplined, insight-driven recommendations on complex strategic topics to senior stakeholders, delivering clear and actionable guidance on portfolio optimization and investment decisions.
Drive meaningful action by building credibility through expertise, relationships, and trust to persuade and align others without formal authority, leading using robust evidence, metrics, and clear cases to legitimize decisions.
Partner across the enterprise by collaborating with leaders across clinical development, discovery, business development, and other key functions to create cohesive long-term strategies that drive innovation and impact.
Set the standards of strong analytical skills to break down complex problems, ensuring decisions, vision, and strategy are firmly grounded in evidence.
Lead meticulous analysis of internal and external data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for portfolio growth and optimization, translating findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
Build and lead a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across all stakeholder groups, partnering with internal and external collaborators to deliver on high-impact strategic objectives.
Ensure clear and compelling communication of strategy, progress, and priorities to diverse audiences, both internal and external, maintaining transparency and alignment across the organization.
Integrate clinical trial design, competitive dynamics, regulatory environments, and market access considerations to advise strategic prioritization and investment decisions.
Drive clarity and consistency across key strategic processes, establishing best practices and maintaining thorough standards for analysis, decision-making, and execution.

Requirements

Clear and organized thinking with ability to simplify and prioritize complex problems.
Application of strong, data-driven analysis to move beyond high-level views.
Deep scientific acumen to navigate complex data and insights.
Ability to establish and maintain credibility with senior audiences.
Proven track record to anticipate and shape the oncology market and key trends with emerging science.

Skills

BA/BS and 10 years of experience with focus in life science programs, consulting, equity research OR MS/MBA and 8+ years of experience OR PhD or MD and 5+ years of experience
Deep understanding of Oncology Therapeutic Area Strategy which may include a specific disease area and/or platform technologies, with proven experience contributing to strategic planning and portfolio decisions
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment
Demonstrates critical and creative thinking, anticipates and solves problems with rigorous, fact-based analysis, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing agility and adaptability to deliver outcomes with clear societal impact.
PhD in life sciences, MD
Background in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or finance with demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous financial and strategic analyses to inform investment and portfolio decisions is strongly preferred
Experience in strategic planning processes and tools, with ability to translate business needs into coordinated plans and develop creative solutions to complex problems
Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D business including clinical trial design, drug development processes, regulatory dynamics, and pricing landscapes in major markets
Strong analytical and communication skills combined with effective interpersonal abilities to build trust, influence without authority, and drive alignment across senior cross-functional teams
Strong financial background and understanding of forecasts, budgets, and financial tools to support strategic decision-making
Ability to work across global teams and priorities delivering operational effectiveness and prioritization in a fast-growing, highly matrixed organization

Work Type

Onsite (minimum three days per week)

Experience Level

10 years of experience
8+ years of experience
5+ years of experience

Education Level

BA/BS
MS/MBA
PhD
MD

Salary/Compensations

$270,222 to $405,332

Benefits

Eligibility for various incentives
Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage

About the Company

Our Oncology ambition is unparalleled. We’ve built and strategically acquired one of the most promising pipelines in the industry, driven by a bold vision to push the boundaries of science, change the practice of medicine, and ultimately eliminate cancer as a cause of death.
We rely on highly skilled Strategy Leads to craft integrated therapeutic area strategies, combining clinical, scientific, and commercial insights to shape portfolio choices and clarify sophisticated investment priorities across assets and platforms.
In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Equal Opportunity

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.