TA Head, Oncology

About the role

As TA Head Oncology you will shape a compelling local therapeutic area vision, translating global strategy into country priorities and mobilising cross‑functional partners across Commercial, Medical and Value & Access.

Key responsibilities

• Create and execute a local Oncology strategy aligned with global direction and informed by market, customer, patient and competitive insights.
• Lead launch planning and execution for strategic Oncology brands, driving commercial performance and revenue growth.
• Activate customer engagement models using digital and non‑digital channels to maximise brand performance.
• Build long‑term partnerships with government bodies, payers, patient organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Anticipate market dynamics, access and reimbursement challenges and translate them into effective therapeutic area strategies.
• Lead business and organisational transformation within a complex matrix environment.
• Attract, retain, engage and develop diverse talent, fostering high‑performing teams.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree with substantial senior commercial leadership experience, including direct leadership of large teams.
• Proven P&L management success delivering top‑ and bottom‑line targets in a large or mid‑sized market.
• Track record in defining and implementing launch strategy for a specialty healthcare brand.
• Strong business acumen and ability to anticipate external market dynamics.
• Experience building long‑term external stakeholder partnerships and addressing access or reimbursement challenges.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Asset Management
• Business Development
• Commercial Excellence
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Digital Marketing
• Influencing Skills
• Inspirational Leadership
• Key Account Management
• Market Access
• Market Share Analysis
• People Management
• Product Launches
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Profit and Loss Management
• Sales
• Stakeholder Engagement