DIRECTOR / SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE STRATEGY & NEW PRODUCT PLANNING
Oncology Biotech · Confidential Search · Managed by TSE Executive Search
THE COMPANY
This is a high-conviction oncology biotechnology company advancing a differentiated pipeline of antibody therapeutics, ADCs, and immuno-oncology programs with the potential to meaningfully change outcomes for cancer patients. The organization combines scientific rigor with commercial discipline — and is building the internal strategy capability to match its pipeline ambitions.
This is a confidential search. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion by TSE Executive Search.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Director or Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & New Product Planning, you will serve as a key contributor to the team responsible for portfolio strategy, commercial assessment, and investment evaluation across the company’s oncology pipeline.
This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable interrogating a clinical development strategy and building a financial model — and who brings the same intellectual rigor to both. You will work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and the Investment Committee to ensure programs are developed with commercial clarity and portfolio decisions are grounded in data and competitive insight.
This is a full-time, in-person role.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
Portfolio Strategy & New Product Planning
- Evaluate therapeutic programs across all dimensions — from preclinical rationale and clinical development strategy through competitive positioning and commercial opportunity
- Build and maintain opportunity assessments, NPV models, and scenario analyses that support investment and portfolio prioritization decisions
- Assess evolving treatment paradigms, standard of care shifts, competitive readouts, and emerging technologies relevant to the pipeline
- Track and synthesize external data — clinical trial results, regulatory decisions, and competitive pipeline movements — into clear strategic implications
- Support portfolio review processes and help prepare Investment Committee materials
Investment Evaluation & Business Development Support
- Research and evaluate potential investment opportunities and therapeutic areas aligned with the company’s precision medicine mission
- Build scientific and business cases for new programs — synthesizing complex data into concise, compelling recommendations
- Collaborate with Business Development on diligence assessments, external opportunity evaluations, and strategic partnership discussions
- Interface with academics, patient advocacy groups, biotechs, and entrepreneurs across the oncology landscape
Cross-Functional Contribution & Leadership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner across functions — contributing to the alignment of development strategy with commercial opportunity and corporate objectives
- Coordinate with internal subject-matter experts including clinical, regulatory, and commercial colleagues to drive rigorous program-level analysis
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
- Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and data-driven working culture aligned with the organization’s mission and values
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education
- Advanced degree required — MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent
Experience
- 7–12 years of relevant experience in biotech, biopharma, consulting, investment banking, or pharmaceutical strategy
- Demonstrated success in corporate strategy, new product planning, portfolio strategy, commercial assessment, and/or business development
- Strong understanding of oncology clinical development, commercialization, and competitive dynamics
- Experience in antibody therapeutics, ADCs, immuno-oncology, or targeted therapies strongly preferred
- Previous experience at one of the following strongly valued:
- Top-tier management consulting in life sciences (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent)
- Venture capital or investment banking with an oncology or life sciences focus
- Corporate strategy, new product planning, or BD at a biopharma or oncology biotech
- Post-doctoral research with meaningful exposure to the business of biotech
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial and financial acumen — able to build and interpret opportunity assessments, NPV models, and scenario analyses independently
- Scientific literacy — comfortable evaluating programs from target biology through clinical design and engaging credibly with scientific stakeholders
- Exceptional communication skills — translates complex scientific and commercial information into clear, decision-ready strategic recommendations
- Proven ability to contribute to and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Detail-oriented while maintaining clear line of sight to broader corporate objectives
THE RIGHT PERSON
Strategic Thinker — Strong business judgment and genuine intellectual curiosity. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities without losing analytical rigor.
Collaborative Contributor — Low-ego, thrives in cross-functional settings. Builds strong working relationships across scientific, clinical, and commercial functions. Acts with humility and listens actively.
Clear Communicator — Writes and presents with precision and confidence. Able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization.
Continuous Learner — Operates with a continuous improvement mindset. Constantly seeks to expand knowledge across therapeutic areas, competitive landscapes, and strategic frameworks.
Patient Champion — Puts the patient first in every action and decision. Genuinely passionate about advancing innovative therapies for patients with cancer.
Excellence Inspirer — Takes personal accountability seriously. Consistently achieves or exceeds goals. Contributes to a culture of high standards, integrity, and mission-driven work.
LOCATION
In-person — not a remote position.
HOW TO APPLY
This search is managed exclusively and confidentially by TSE Executive Search.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV to:
jobs@tseworldwide.com