Executive Director, Business Unit Oncology

Job Description

Title: Business Unit Head, Oncology India Department: Global Human Health Band/Position Level: 600 / M4
Division/Area: Sales Marketing
Reports to (Title): Managing Director GHH
Written By/Date : 07/22/2026

Who we are

For more than a century, we have been bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the worlds most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Job Summary

Provide overall direction and leadership to the business. This position requires strong strategic leadership in pipeline portfolio management, sales and marketing strategies, diagnostic strategy roadmap and field execution. The Business Unit Head (BUH) is expected to develop holistic business strategies and ensure effective implementation of these strategies in the field. The BUH should be the mobilizing force that will integrate both marketing and sales initiatives to achieve optimum results. The BUH should demonstrate ability to identify solutions within complex organizations and markets and lead sub-teams in support of key pipeline strategy areas. They also serve as the link between their franchise and the available resources within the organization to support the achievement of business goals and objectives they have set for their team. They are also responsible for the ongoing development, coaching, inspiration and motivation of their teams and in aligning them to our core values.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

Key Stakeholders:

Skills,Knowledge, Experience Qualifications Required:

Leadership Standards: Shape Strategy; Focus on Customers; Act with Candor and Courage; Make Disciplined Decisions; Deliver Impact; Unlock Potential.

Required Skills:
Account Management, Account Management, Business Opportunities, Change Management, Communication Strategy Development, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Ethical Standards, Financial Analysis, Market Access Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Medical Teaching, Oncology Marketing, People Leadership, Portfolio Management, Product Management, Profit and Loss (PL) Management, Promotions Management, Reimbursement, Relationship Building, Results-Oriented {. 2 more}

Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:
08/3/2026.A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R409407