Director, Marketing GIGU

Responsibilities

• Own the franchise marketing strategy for GIGU indications across the full lifecycle
• Define portfolio vision, indication sequencing, and growth priorities aligned with strategy
• Lead customer-centric insight generation (HCP, patient, access, competitor) to shape evidence and differentiation
• Drive launch excellence for new indications, regimens, and formulations
• Translate clinical data (OS, PFS, biomarker, early-stage) into clear scientific and commercial narratives
• Develop positioning, messaging, pricing, and access strategy in partnership with Medical, Market Access, and Sales etc.
• Lead cross-functional planning with Medical, R\&D, Access, Policy, Sales, and Global teams
• Monitor competitive landscape (PD-1, IO combos, ADCs, perioperative approaches) and proactively adjust strategy
• Own budget, forecasting, and resource prioritization for the GIGU franchise
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and promotional standards
• Qualifications Required
• Extensive experience in oncology marketing, franchise or portfolio leadership preferred
• Proven track record in product lifecycle management and major oncology launches
• Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into compelling value stories
• Deep understanding of GI/GU tumor pathways, treatment paradigms, and competitive dynamics
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and execution discipline
• Demonstrated leadership of large, cross-functional teams
• Excellent stakeholder influence at senior and global levels
• High ownership mindset, learning agility, and commitment to patients, ethics, and inclusion
• Required Skills:
• Preferred Skills:
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• Employee Status:
• Regular
• Relocation:
• Domestic
• VISA Sponsorship:
• No
• Travel Requirements:
• 50%
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
• Not Applicable
• Shift:
• Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License:
• No
• Hazardous Material(s):
• n/a
• Job Posting End Date:
• 06/20/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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Additional Information

Job Description We are seeking a strategic Marketing Director to lead the Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary (GIGU) Oncology Franchise. This role will drive franchise vision, indication strategy, and lifecycle leadership across priority GI and GU tumors, ensuring sustained growth, scientific leadership, and best-in-class execution.

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