Exec Dir Early Pipeline Comercialization

Bayer•Cambridge, MA

1d•$220,240 - $330,360•Hybrid

About The Position

Bayer is seeking a strategic, commercially driven leader to join the organization as Executive Director, Oncology Pipeline Commercial Strategy Lead. This role will lead commercial strategy development across Bayer’s oncology pipeline, spanning early-, mid-, and late-stage assets. The successful candidate will help shape differentiated asset strategies, inform portfolio choices, and strengthen launch readiness to support Bayer’s long-term oncology growth ambitions. This leader will bring deep oncology expertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence effectively across a complex, matrixed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required e.g. in business, life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, public health, medicine, or a related field required;
Significant experience in the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry in commercial strategy, new product planning, pipeline strategy, portfolio strategy, marketing, consulting, or related functions;
Meaningful experience in oncology;
Proven success developing commercial strategies for pipeline and/or inline oncology assets;
Strong understanding of drug development, commercialization planning, launch strategy, and market access;
Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations with global and cross-regional stakeholders;
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities;
Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and stakeholder management ability;
Demonstrated team leadership and/or success leading through influence at senior levels;
Strategic and enterprise mindset;
Strong business acumen and sound judgment;
Learning agility and comfort operating in ambiguity;
Highly collaborative and effective in matrixed environments;
Data-driven and analytically rigorous;
Decisive, proactive, and execution-oriented;
Strong people leadership and talent development capability;
Clear, persuasive communicator;
High integrity, accountability, and professionalism;
Commitment to patient impact and scientific innovation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or other relevant graduate degree;
Experience in oncology new product planning, global marketing, or portfolio management;
Experience supporting or leading pre-launch and launch readiness for oncology products;
Exposure to both US and global oncology markets;
Experience in biomarker-driven, precision oncology, or specialty care markets;
Combination of industry and top-tier consulting and/or strategic planning experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of integrated commercial strategies for oncology pipeline assets across early, mid, and late stages of development. Lead commercial assessment of partnering opportunities;
Provide strategic commercial input on disease area opportunity, competitive landscape, unmet need, treatment paradigm evolution, patient journey, and market access considerations;
Partner closely with R&D, BD&L medical affairs, market access, finance, business development, and regional and local commercial teams to shape development and commercialization plans;
Inform key governance decisions through robust commercial assessments, including indication prioritization, lifecycle strategy, portfolio trade-offs, and investment decisions;
Define target product profiles, strategic positioning, segmentation approaches, and value proposition frameworks for pipeline assets;
Guide insight generation, market research, forecasting assumptions, scenario planning, and opportunity sizing;
Ensure commercial perspectives are embedded in milestone decisions from early development through pre-launch planning;
Support development of launch strategies and launch readiness plans, including market shaping, stakeholder engagement, access strategy, and organizational preparedness;
Drive portfolio prioritization discussions by evaluating commercial attractiveness, strategic fit, competitive intensity, and execution feasibility;
Identify strategic risks and opportunities and recommend actions to optimize future asset value.
Serve as a senior strategic leader and trusted commercial thought partner within Bayer’s organization;
Influence stakeholders across a global matrix through strong strategic reasoning, communication, and sound judgment;
Lead with a patient-centered, science-informed, and performance-oriented mindset;
Create alignment across diverse functions and regions while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities;
Promote high-quality analysis, disciplined decision-making, and strong execution focus;
Model VACC leadership principles (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach).
Build, coach, and develop high-performing talent;
Set clear priorities and elevate strategic thinking across the team;
Foster an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and constructive challenge;
Mentor team members and strengthen organizational capability in oncology pipeline commercial strategy;
Lead effectively through influence across functions, markets, and seniority levels;