Director, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness Oncology Portfolio

Director, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness Oncology Portfolio

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and execution-focused leader to join us as Director, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness Oncology Portfolio. This role is a critical driver of strategic alignment, operational discipline, and business productivity across SMPA's oncology franchise, including Orgovyx and emerging assets. Reporting to the VP, Marketing Oncology, the Director will lead strategic planning processes, streamline execution across functions, and ensure cross-functional alignment on key business initiatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with Brand, Sales, Commercial Excellence, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and other teams to translate strategy into action, foster commercial innovation, and accelerate portfolio performance. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution connecting high-level business objectives to efficient, effective, and impactful delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Alignment

• Lead the annual and long-range strategic planning processes for the oncology portfolio, ensuring clear priorities, measurable goals, and integration with SMPA's corporate strategy.
• Develop and manage portfolio-level planning frameworks, timelines, and governance to ensure consistency and clarity across brands.
• Partner with brand leads to connect strategic objectives to tactical execution, ensuring alignment across all oncology assets.

Business Efficiency & Execution Excellence

Cross-Functional Integration & Governance

Insights & Strategic Foresight

Leadership & Culture

Key Core Competencies

Education and Experience

Confidential Data : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential. Compliance : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental / Physical Requirements : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) endeavors to make its application process accessible to all. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact SMPA at reasonableaccomodations@us.sumitomo-pharma.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. At Sumitomo Pharma America, our work is guided by the Sumitomo Pharma mission, vision and values, which tie closely to our company's cultural pillars.

Our Mission : To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people worldwide.

Our Vision : For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and ideas.