Director, Oncology Commercial Strategy & Operations

About the role

The Director, Oncology Commercial Strategy & Operations is a key strategic leader of the Oncology Business Unit, which drives a 1.5 to 2 billion USD business. Acting as the trusted thought partner to the Oncology Business Unit Head, the role turns the Oncology Mid-Term Strategy into disciplined execution, aligns priorities with operations and builds the capabilities needed for sustainable growth. The role reports directly to the Head of Oncology Division.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Oncology strategy execution: set governance, milestones, KPIs and review mechanisms for strategic pillars, coordinate cross-functional work and escalate to the Oncology Leadership Team.
• Serve as strategic partner to the Oncology BU Head: support the vision, run strategic analyses and scenario development, and prepare presentations for executive business reviews.
• Own commercial forecasting and business performance management, including the full forecasting process aligned with the Oncology Head of Marketing, and deliver executive reporting.
• Drive operational excellence, business transformation and AI/digital adoption, simplifying processes and governance and embedding new ways of working.
• Strengthen organizational capability, culture and engagement, keeping patient centricity visible in strategy and leadership communications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, finance, strategy or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, healthcare, consulting or a related sector; oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-level strategic initiatives, forecasting or performance-management processes and complex cross-functional programs.
• Experience influencing senior leaders in a matrix organization and people leadership experience.
• Business-level English and Japanese communication skills.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking, business and financial acumen, and ability to turn strategy into execution.
• Executive communication, program leadership, change management and governance.
• Digital, AI and innovation mindset.
• Forecasting models, business performance management and presentation preparation.