Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. This role is ideal for an MBA graduate with a background / experience / demonstrated interest in Healthcare and Life Sciences. The successful candidate will work closely with the Oncology commercial team on commercial strategy and implementation of key initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to build a strong strategic and operational experience in driving key initiatives in marketing and diagnostics for oncology indications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Asset Evaluation

• Conduct commercial assessments of pipeline and in-licensing opportunities in oncology, with a focus on assets for hematological malignancies.
• Collaborate with medical, regulatory, and market access teams to evaluate asset potential and fit.
• Develop go/no-go frameworks, and commercial models to support decision-making.

2. Diagnostics Strategy & Roadmap

• Build a comprehensive diagnostics roadmap aligned to our oncology portfolio needs.
• Define strategy, technology partnerships, and diagnostic pathways to support precision oncology.
• Propose and help implement team structure, partnerships, and internal capabilities required to deliver diagnostics objectives.

3. Business Review Processes

• Develop standardized templates, automate data collection where feasible, and streamline cross-functional reporting processes.
• Track KPIs and operational performance; facilitate insight-driven performance management.

4. Commercial Strategy

• Drive development of scientific and promotional collateral in collaboration with medical and marketing teams.
• Drive analytics for to support customer segmentation, targeting, and tactical planning.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree and MBA/ PGDM / Advanced degrees (e.g., PhD, D.Phil)
• Experience: Experience in top-tier strategy consulting/pharma marketing / investment banking / operational experience at high-growth start-ups preferred
• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage and oversee the timely implementation of patient program activities in line with compliance controls
• Leadership: Proven experience of leading workstreams; excellent organizational / time-management skills
• Communications: Proven written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional leadership
• Integrity: Demonstrates behavior consistent with high integrity and strong values
• Problem Solving: Evaluate a wide variety of business activities and apply analytical & problem-solving skills to design and execute innovative programs
• Technical skills: Excellent proficiency in Excel (modelling / analysis) and PPT

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Benchmarking, Business, Business Integrity, Business Processes, Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR), Business Requirements Management, Business Reviews, Business Strategy Consulting, Change Management, Commercial Strategies, Customer Segmentation, Data Analysis Tools, Data-Driven Decision Making, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Human Resource Management, Information Technology Applications, Interpersonal Relationships, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Management Process, Marketing Initiatives, Partnership Development, Productivity Initiatives, Project Human Resource Management {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

06/20/2025

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