Director, Oncology Portfolio & Strategic Planning Lead
MSD Malaysia•Singapore
Full-timeExecutive
$2k - $3k
per year
👁️ 0 views•📝 0 applications•Posted 7/15/2026•Expires 8/20/2026
Get alerts for roles like this
More Director, Oncology Portfolio & Strategic Planning Lead roles in Singapore — straight to your inbox. No account needed.
Applying to this role? Tailor your résumé to this job description in one click, then download it clean — no watermark, no subscription.
Job Description
Role Overview
Our Oncology organization is dedicated to delivering breakthrough innovations that extend and improve the lives of people with cancer across Asia Pacific. We are focused on maximizing the impact of our leading oncology portfolio while preparing the region for future growth through strong lifecycle management, strategic portfolio choices, and launch excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the overall regional portfolio view across inline growth and future pipeline opportunities in oncology.
• Lead portfolio strategy and strategic choices across inline brands and pipeline assets, including prioritization, sequencing, market focus, and resource allocation.
• Drive oncology franchise lifecycle management strategy across priority projects and markets, identifying and evaluating strategic options and competitive defense strategies.
• Lead new product planning for priority oncology pipeline assets from early commercial assessment through launch readiness, including opportunity assessment, market prioritization, and strategic framing.
• Serve as a senior regional commercial leader across oncology portfolio discussions, influencing decisions with regional and global stakeholders and fostering alignment and decision quality across markets.
• Directly manage and develop a team responsible for lifecycle management and new product planning, building organizational capability and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture. Qualifications
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience with strong exposure to oncology, specialty care, or innovative medicines.
• Substantial regional or global strategic marketing, portfolio strategy, new product planning, or lifecycle management experience.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with ability to manage complexity and make high-quality trade‑off decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrix and lead without direct authority.
• People management experience with a track record of coaching and developing talent.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize market insights into clear strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross‑functional initiatives with strong ownership and discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree such as MBA or MSc preferred. Required Skills
• Asia Pacific Markets
• Business Acumen
• Coach Team Members
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Digital Marketing
• Global Team Collaboration
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Market Access
• Marketing Analytics
• Market Research
• Market Trends
• Oncology
• Oncology Marketing
• Organizational Capability
• Outcomes Research
• Pricing Strategies
• Professional Networking
• Regional Marketing
• Relationship Building
• Scenario Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Management
• Strategic Market Analysis Preferred Skills
• Experience in oncology new product planning and inline brand strategy.
• Broad understanding of Asia Pacific market dynamics, access environments, and launch challenges.
• Experience engaging global development, commercial, or governance teams.
• Advanced degree such as MBA, MSc, or equivalent.
Job Posting End Date: 07/25/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr