Associate Director, Marketing - Oncology

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join us as Associate Director, Marketing – Oncology. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and accelerate commercial success across a dynamic oncology portfolio, including Orgovyx and emerging assets.

Reporting to the VP, Marketing – Oncology, this individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams—including Brand, Sales, Commercial Excellence, and others—to support the successful execution of high-impact initiatives, drive strategic clarity, and ensure alignment across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, connects cross-functional efforts to broader business priorities, and enjoys leading complex projects that move the business forward.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
•    Lead key business processes that support key brand objectives across the oncology portfolio (e.g., annual brand planning, tactical planning), ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with portfolio goals.

•    Initiate and foster commercial innovation that drives increased productivity and business growth, in partnership with Brand, Sales, Commercial Excellence, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

•    Regularly assess needs and shape priorities across the Oncology portfolio ensuring alignment with the VP, Marketing – Oncology and brand leads

•    Orchestrate execution of key cross-functional initiatives—such as launch readiness, field strategy, or marketing innovation—ensuring alignment with business goals.

•    Lead special projects that bridge functions and elevate brand impact (e.g., integrated planning, portfolio strategy, field engagement, sampling).

•    Simplify and effectively communicate Oncology portfolio insights, strategy and execution plans to support SMPA alignment

•    Identify risks and opportunities across planning and execution cycles and facilitate development of actionable recommendations 

Key Core Competencies
•    A strategic mindset with the ability to align cross-functional efforts to long-term business objectives.
•    Strong project leadership skills and a track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion.
•    Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities—comfortable influencing across teams and levels.
•    Ability to bring structure to ambiguity, simplify complexity, and connect disparate ideas into a cohesive vision.
•    Business acumen and curiosity, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
•    Experience in commercial planning, strategy, or brand management (oncology or pharma experience a plus).
•    Skilled in developing polished, executive-ready communications and presentations.

Education and Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
•    Minimum 8 – 12 (w/o Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry 
•    Experience in commercial operations, brand planning, marketing strategy, or field support strongly preferred.
•    Oncology or specialty pharma experience is a plus.
•    Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and supporting high-performing commercial teams. 

The base salary range for this role is $148,445 to $185,556. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disabil