Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required; advanced degree preferred (PhD, MD, MBA)
15+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, with 12+ years in Marketing, Commercial Strategy, or New Product Planning
Leadership mindset with strategic and hands-on capabilities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in early and late-stage product development, including market research and US payer dynamics
Oncology experience is mandatory
Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams
Proven effectiveness in a matrix organization with strong stakeholder management skills
Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and communication skills
Responsibilities
Develop and execute overarching commercial product strategies for pipeline programs
Lead initiatives for product development plans, indication prioritization, and life-cycle management
Conduct strategic marketing activities, including market research and differentiation strategies
Develop product forecasts and identify key risks
Establish relationships with key opinion leaders and lead advisory boards for insights
Understand the competitive landscape and translate insights into actionable strategies
Support R&D teams with commercial opportunity assessments and lead cross-functional teams
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunity to influence product strategy and pipeline vision
Engagement with cross-functional teams
Access to key opinion leaders and industry insights
Involvement in innovative oncology product development
Full Job Description
About The Role
Verastem Oncology has an exciting new opportunity to join our team as a Vice President, Commercial Strategy and New Product Planning. This role is responsible for defining the commercial strategy and new product plans in multiple therapeutic areas for VS-7375, a potential best in class KRAS G12D (ON/OFF) inhibitor and for future pipeline opportunities.
This role requires a strong blend of commercial and marketing experience, deep understanding of pharmaceutical product development and the ability to drive product strategy through thoughtful commercial analysis and market insights. The role will partner closely with all cross functional and R&D functions to provide unique insights to our development strategies and work closely with executive leadership as we communicate our pipeline vision. This individual must be a dynamic, self-starter who can work across the organization to translate scientific and clinical insights and align them with our patient-centric commercial goals.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the overarching commercial product strategies for each pipeline program
Lead commercial strategy initiatives, such as the creation and maintenance of near-term product development plans, indication prioritization analyses, current and future treatment paradigm mapping, target product profile evolution, and life-cycle management strategies
Conduct strategic marketing activities, including leading primary and secondary market research, advisory boards, developing differentiation strategies, and creating compelling positioning/messaging.
Develop product forecasts, including outlining baseline assumptions, emerging market scenarios and identifying key risks
Establish relationships with key opinion leaders and academic/community centers, and lead advisory boards to gather insights and inform strategies
Develop an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, knowledge of US payer landscape, patient journeys, and translate into actionable insights
Support R&D teams by leading commercial opportunity assessments to support new program initiatives
Lead a highly integrated cross-functional team spanning Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Data Analytics, Corporate Affairs, Patient Support, Operations and other key functions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a science related field required. PhD, MD, MBA or other advanced degree in scientific field preferred
At least 15 years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies with minimum of 12 years direct experience leading Marketing, Commercial Strategy and/or New Product Planning functions.
Leadership mindset with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Substantial experience working in early and late-stage product development, including conducting market research, knowledge of US payer environment and dynamics, and insights into product launches.
Experience in oncology required
A proactive and strategic thinker who can work as a solo team member and also build, inspire, motivate, and influence diverse teams that are not direct reports
Proven ability to function effectively across a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and constituents, with the ability and strength to focus a team to work towards its goals
Highly collaborative with outstanding relationship, presentation and communication skills
