Executive Director, Haematology, International Commercial Launch Strategy

Summary

In this senior International CLS leadership role, you will help shape the global launch strategy for transformative treatment for blood cancers, driving impact across diverse markets and healthcare systems.

Executive Director, Haematology, International Commercial Launch Strategy

Location:

Basel, Switzerland

• Shape the international launch strategy for a leading CML or MF treatment, ensuring alignment with haematology priorities and patient needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across medical, regulatory, access, commercial, and supply teams to support effective execution.
• Enable launch readiness across priority markets by identifying risks early and supporting practical mitigation plans.
• Use market insights, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder feedback to refine global positioning and messaging.
• Partner with regional and country teams to support local execution while maintaining alignment with global strategy.
• Define, monitor, and govern critical launch milestones and performance indicators to support timely, evidence-based decisions.
• Communicate clearly with senior leaders on vision, progress, and strategic priorities across international markets.
• Promote strong standards of compliance, operational excellence, and best practice in launch execution.
• Contribute to development planning by helping shape target product profiles and evidence needs that support market access potential.
• Lead commercial excellence initiatives and strengthen customer‑centred engagement approaches across regions.

• Recent, significant Profit and Loss (P&L) leadership experience at country level.
• Approximately 15 years of progressive commercial experience across country and above‑country roles.
• Proven success leading launches and shaping therapeutic area strategy across diverse international markets.
• Strong understanding of haematology or related specialty areas, with experience translating scientific insights into strategic plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, fast‑evolving environments and deliver results across high‑growth markets.
• Expertise in turning scientific data into differentiated value propositions across pre‑launch and lifecycle management phases.
• Consistent record of influencing cross‑unit and cross‑functional teams to achieve shared strategic goals.
• Ability to integrate multiple market insights and stakeholder perspectives to guide clear, evidence‑based decision‑making.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire diverse, cross‑regional teams, fostering collaboration, clarity, and strategic alignment across complex environments.
• Demonstrated strength in influencing senior stakeholders and navigating matrixed structures to drive shared priorities and long‑term business impact.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range:  –  CHF. Base salary is determined according to gender‑neutral objectives and reviewed periodically. In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus and long‑term equity awards at the group level. We also offer competitive benefits in kind, including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, global recognition programs, flexible and hybrid working options, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.