Head of Commercial Product Strategy

We are seeking an experienced, highly strategic Director of New Product Planning to help shape the future of our clinical-stage pipeline. This role serves as the commercial voice on program teams, partnering crossfunctionally to generate, align, and communicate commercial strategies for early and latestage assets. You will act as the subject matter expert for assigned programs, advising senior leadership, guiding development and market entry strategies, and leading competitive intelligence efforts across targeted disease areas.
This is a highly visible, crossfunctional role ideal for a strategic thinker who can translate science, clinical potential, and market dynamics into clear commercial recommendations that drive portfolio value.
Commercial & Program Strategy Leadership (50%)
Partner with R&D, clinical, medical, and commercial functions to build development, market entry, and integrated strategies for preclinical and clinical assets.
Provide highquality commercial evaluation and strategic input for Phase 2+ assets and lifecycle management.
Refine indication strategy and contribute to clinical development planning for earlystage programs.
Develop commercial landscape assessments, indication prioritization, and strategic recommendations for Phase 1 assets.
Shape near, mid, and longterm commercialization plans to maximize asset value.
Competitive Intelligence Leadership (25%)
Lead continuous collection, synthesis, and communication of competitive intelligence for each program.
Coordinate primary and secondary intelligence gathering at medical congresses, earnings calls, and industry meetings.
Portfolio & Global Development Strategy (25%)
Contribute to global development planning and influence portfolio strategy decisions.
Support ongoing asset prioritization, annual strategic planning, and longrange portfolio assessments.
Participate in evaluations of inlicensing, outlicensing, and partnership opportunities.
Bachelors degree in business, life sciences, or related discipline.
~12+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience , including 35 years in new product planning, strategic planning, product launch leadership, or related functions.
~ Strong scientific literacy and ability to translate clinical data into commercial insights.
~ Extensive experience with global drug development, commercial launches, and lifecycle strategy.
~ Significant experience with market research and competitive intelligence methodologies.
~ Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD).
Experience in hematology/oncology development and commercialization.
Background in scaling an organization from regional commercial focus to multifranchise global footprint.
Experience working with Japanese business culture and norms.
Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.
Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a longterm incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).
Competitive salary and annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application.