Head of Commercial, US Oncology

Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most. In less than a decade, we have grown into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.

About the role

As Servier Pharmaceuticals grows and expands, we are seeking a key member of our senior leadership team to serve as Head of Commercial, Oncology. This executive will provide vision, leadership, and management to oversee and build the commercial oncology organization. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role is responsible for the overall commercial success of the US oncology business, maximizing patient impact, revenue growth, and long-term franchise value. The position leads over 100 marketing and sales professionals and holds general management responsibilities, including oversight of brand management, launch activities, and full P&L accountability for the oncology business.

This is an outstanding opportunity to drive Servier’s commercial presence and success in oncology, offering broad leadership challenge, accountability, and impact. The role partners closely with Market Access, Business Excellence, Medical and Patient Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal and Compliance, Corporate Affairs, and Global Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of commercial strategy across the product lifecycle.

Location: Boston-based hybrid role (2-3 days a week in office). Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the U.S. oncology commercial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
  • Establish a multi-year strategic roadmap for marketed products and pipeline indications.
  • Shape prioritization, resource allocation, and investment planning for commercial opportunities across tumor types and treatment modalities.
  • Translate changing market dynamics into actionable commercial strategies.
• P&L Leadership
  • Own full P&L accountability for the US Oncology business.
  • Deliver revenue, profitability, and operating income objectives as set by annual plans and budgets.
  • Optimize resource allocation across brands, launches, customer segments, and commercial capabilities.
  • Lead the creation and finalization of annual operating plans, budgeting, and mid-range plans for the oncology portfolio.
• Product Launch Leadership
  • Lead commercialization of new oncology therapies from late-stage development through launch and lifecycle management.
  • Direct launch readiness planning across all commercial functions.
  • Establish launch governance, milestones, and decision forums.
  • Drive post-launch optimization through continuous market assessment and execution.
• Business Performance
  • Establish performance metrics and governance across commercial functions.
  • Drive data-informed decision making through advanced analytics and AI-enabled commercial capabilities.
  • Monitor competitive intelligence, customer insights, market dynamics, and portfolio performance.
• Commercial Excellence
  • Lead integrated commercialization strategies across brand marketing, digital and omnichannel, HCP and patient marketing, and customer engagement.
  • Partner closely with Market Access, Commercial Operations, and Analytics teams.
  • Build differentiated value propositions that improve adoption while enhancing patient access.
  • Ensure consistent execution across academic institutions, community oncology practices, integrated delivery networks, and emerging care models.
• Customer Strategy and Market Access
  • Develop customer engagement strategies for all HCPs treating oncology and hematology patients—across academic centers, Integrated Delivery Networks, and community oncology networks.
  • Champion customer-centric commercial innovation.
  • Partner with Market Access to maximize reimbursement and patient access.
  • Ensure commercial strategy reflects evolving payer, Medicare, specialty pharmacy, and value-based care environments.
• Organizational Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing commercial organization.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop executive leaders and future successors.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead organizational transformation and capability building to support future growth.
• Cross-functional Leadership
  • Partner closely with Market Access, Business Excellence, Medical and Patient Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal and Compliance, Corporate Affairs, and Global Commercial teams.
  • Ensure commercial insights influence development, evidence generation, and lifecycle planning.
• External Leadership
  • Represent the company with key external stakeholders including opinion leaders, strategic partners, advocacy organizations, industry associations, and customers.
  • Enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in oncology innovation and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Experience
  • 20+ years of progressive leadership experience within the biopharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • 8+ years leading large commercial organizations.
  • Significant US oncology commercialization experience required.
  • Prior responsibility for a large business with significant P&L accountability.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multiple oncology brands or franchises.
  • Proven success leading commercial launches of innovative oncology or specialty therapeutics.
  • Experience across both pre-launch and in-market commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, or both.
  • Experience managing organizations of over 100+ employees preferred.
• Functional Expertise
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • Brand Strategy
    • Sales Leadership
    • Launch Excellence
    • Commercial Operations
    • Customer Engagement
    • Forecasting and Commercial Analytics
    • Omnichannel Marketing
    • Portfolio Strategy and Life Cycle Management
• Knowledge
  • Deep understanding of:
    • US Oncology Treatment Landscape
    • Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostics
    • Academic and Community Oncology Markets
    • Specialty Pharmacy Distribution
    • Medicare and Commercial reimbursement
    • Healthcare Policy and regulatory environment

Pay

The salary range for this role is $350,000 - $450,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off (unlimited sick time and flex time; no accrual of time off)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Recognition programs

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.