Strategic Marketing (Associate Director) Oncology

Location: Moorgate, London

Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in the office)

Join our Oncology Business Unit and take a leading role in shaping the future of our UK oncology business. In a scientifically complex and rapidly evolving field, this position offers the opportunity to lead long-term strategy, guide a talented team, and translate breakthrough science into meaningful outcomes for patients. You will be accountable for defining and executing the strategy for our oncology portfolio, with line management responsibility for up to five members of the marketing team.

Leadership and Organisational Impact

The Strategic Marketing Lead manages a team of talented professionals and is expected to demonstrate enterprise leadership and to influence beyond their immediate area of accountability. Success in the role requires the ability to:

Key Accountabilities

Portfolio & Brand Strategy

Commercial Performance & Execution

Cross-Functional & People Leadership

Financial Planning & Management

Customer and Market Insight

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Cross-Functional Work, Influence, Line Management, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Oncology Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

10/28/2026