AVP, BUSINESS UNIT LEADER, ONCOLOGY

AVP, Business Unit Leader, Oncology - The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics, and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our oncology treatments to our customers worldwide. We are currently recruiting for an AVP Oncology BU Leader reporting to the Managing Director Brazil. Patient trust and confidence are critical to the success of our oncology business and the public and private health impact of our therapies. This role is fundamentally about our role in oncology treatments, ensuring a robust market now and into the future. The position is based in São Paulo, Brazil and will require 15% of the time for regional and international travel. This position is eligible for international relocation. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Key Responsibilities: Lead collaboration across the enterprise to develop a unified approach to enhancing oncology treatment confidence that aligns with business priorities and positions our company as a thought leader in the field. Assess, align, and streamline existing activities across the enterprise focused on improving oncology treatment confidence and patient access. Assemble and engage a cross-functional team to create an overarching strategy for oncology confidence and coverage, including clear objectives, metrics, and priorities. Translate the overarching strategic vision into actionable plans with key deliverables. Establish a governance process, organizational structure, and a communications strategy for both internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure future sustainability by building essential capabilities within commercial teams across various franchises in the country. Develop a robust data strategy that enables measurement and monitoring of patient sentiment regarding oncology treatments, including insights from customer intelligence activities, market research, and clinical activities. Differentiating our company through impactful coalitions and partnerships that address challenges to oncology treatment confidence. Be an ambassador, thought leader, and advocate for the oncology industry, treatment access, and our company at key global events and meetings. Lead the Oncology local operations team (approximately 7 FTE direct reports and a team of 115 talents) who are subject matter experts in Oncology. Develop and implement a compelling and sustainable vision and strategy focused on consolidation and growth of core business product lines. Lead, motivate and encourage people to deliver exceptional performance and build superior teams at all levels. Inform, influence, and contribute effectively as part of the Brazilian Leadership Team to deliver the agreed budget targets. Set and communicate the financial and operational targets and support processes to control and deliver performance and return on investment. Build strong and effective commercial relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and other important external stakeholders. Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the industry and identify growth opportunities and/or new innovations. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be experienced in a commercially focused leadership role. They will possess excellent influencing skills and a balance between strong strategic & commercial experience. Proven strategic leader with the ability to operate at the highest levels of the business while also being hands-on and team-oriented. Strong business acumen with credibility in internal stakeholder engagement and influence. Established networks and relationships in the private & public health institutions and oncology advocacy community. History of entrepreneurial thinking and a creative approach to developing new ideas. Proven experience in managing coalitions and partnerships that drive results. Deep understanding of the oncology business landscape and the needs of commercial organizations. An analytical mindset and digital experience are preferred. Demonstrated ability as a go-to leader and thought partner for peers within the business. Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with public speaking experience. Collaborative approach to influence, navigate, and work with global teams. Strong scientific acumen and medical background preferred. Education: Bachelors Degree required MD, PhD, PharmD, or MBA preferred Required Experience and Skills: Bachelors Degree Masters degree is preferred Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish, and English Proven experience in launching and managing coalitions or partnerships. Ability to define and communicate a compelling vision. Strategic mindset with inclusive leadership capabilities. Managing Director, Country Manager or similar business unit size is preferred. Proven track record on managing medium/large business commercially. Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead through influence. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Collaborative working style within cross-functional teams. Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience in the Brazilian health environment. Proficiency in digital tools and strategies.