VP Sales and Marketing, US Oncology/Breast Cancer
$250,000–$350,000 year
Hybrid · Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
VP Sales and Marketing for US Oncology/Breast Cancer leads the US launch and commercialization strategy for a new breast cancer product planned for 2027. Owns end-to-end commercial strategy, including brand strategy, sales leadership, launch readiness, forecasting, and cross-functional execution; manages a field organization (10-15 reps and 1-2 regional sales directors) and the brand P&L; develops US brand strategy, multi-channel campaigns, and payer/reimbursement strategies; collaborates with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, and Global teams; ensures regulatory and pharmacovigilance compliance; travel up to 75% and hybrid work arrangement in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive biopharmaceutical experience, including significant US oncology commercial leadership experience and prior accountability for product launch and growth performance
- Demonstrated success leading the US commercialization of specialty oncology brands, with breast cancer experience strongly preferred
- Strong executive leadership capability, including experience building, leading, and developing high-performing commercial organizations and second-line leaders in a matrixed environment
- Advanced strategic and financial acumen, including ownership of brand P&L, forecasting, resource allocation, scenario planning, and trade-off decisions to optimize revenue, profitability, and long-term brand value
- Deep understanding of the US oncology ecosystem, including community and academic oncology, integrated delivery networks, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, reimbursement pathways, and patient access barriers
- Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Finance, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, and Global functions to execute enterprise priorities
- Strong external leadership presence with experience engaging key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, strategic partners, and other senior stakeholders in a compliant and credible manner
- Excellent analytical and business insight capabilities, including the ability to interpret market research, competitive intelligence, field insights, and performance data to make timely strategic decisions
- Exceptional executive communication and influence skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues, present recommendations clearly, and drive decisions with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Entrepreneurial, agile, and patient-focused mindset with sound judgment, strong accountability, and the ability to lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced and highly regulated launch environment
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