**Job Description** The **Executive Director US Oncology Marketing Lifecycle Strategy** will lead and create comprehensive strategies to prepare for the mature marketing phase of key products and indications and manage impact to revenue and patient access. Anticipate market changes and develop flexible plans that allow for pivots in response to competitive pressures and revenue fluctuations. + Develop differential marketing strategies to support brands as they approach late life cycle maturity. Ensure strong collaboration with market access and sales + Develop marketing resource investment plan for legacy indications including efficient ways to maximize promotional efforts + Manage P&L and forecasting associated with all late stage lifecycle brands and indications + Support the development of pricing strategies and financial models in collaboration with cross functional teams to maximize patient access and profitability + Work closely with our Research and Development Division (R&D) as appropriate, to ensure understanding of pipeline developments and related scientific exchange activities + Partner with the legal and compliance teams to understand laws and policies relevant to strategy execution + Engage with the supply chain team to evolve inventory and distribution plans during late-stage lifecycle + Partner with global colleagues to support strategies across different markets and regions. + Evolve portfolio marketing strategy to support growing portfolio of brands + Evolve customer communications strategy to support the complex oncology landscape to ensure an optimal customer experience. + Manage and develop a team. **Education:** + Bachelor's Degree **Required Experience and Skills:** + 12+ years pharmaceutical marketing experience + Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving + Proven experience in developing and executing life cycle management strategies + Strong understanding of pharma marketing, payer marketing, pricing, finance and forecasting + Excellent collaboration and communication skills + Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments + Proven track record of team leadership + This is a highly visibility role and candidate should have polished executive presence **Preferred Experience and Skills:** + Oncology Experience **Position location** : Upper Gwynedd, PA (hybrid) OR Remote Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:** Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. 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