Senior Manager, New Product Planning - Oncology

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan, operating in the United States through Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. We focus on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS to accelerate development of novel therapies for patients worldwide. Job Duties and Responsibilities Lead commercial strategy for all global oncology pipeline programs, partnering closely with R&D to shape Target Product Profiles and development plans. Develop and assess market landscapes , including patient segments, treatment paradigms, and competitive pipelines, to inform asset and portfolio decisions. Develop commercial forecasts and scenario analysis to support valuation, prioritization, and investment cases. Provide strategic input on clinical trial design, evidence generation, and regulatory strategy to optimize future market access and differentiation. Generate insights from competitive intelligence, market research, and external expertise to guide strategic recommendations. Support annual portfolio prioritization process by providing an objective commercial perspective on global R&D oncology programs. Collaborate cross‑functionally across Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, HEOR, and Finance to integrate commercial perspectives into drug development. Support early brand development , including value propositions, positioning concepts, and go‑to‑market considerations. Contribute to business development assessments with commercial evaluations of external assets. Key Core Competencies Deep understanding of oncology therapeutic areas, clinical development pathways, and payer/reimbursement considerations. Demonstrated expertise developing detailed financial forecasts, TPPs, and market opportunity assessments. Ability to develop relationships in the organization; strong active listening and influencing skills preferred. Ability to work across multiple geographies. Strong strategic thinking and structured problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to translate data and scientific insights into actionable recommendations. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, fast‑paced environments, and matrixed organizations. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 8–12 years (without Master’s) or 6–8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Prior experience in commercial planning, new product planning, or related strategic roles within biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies and/or consulting. Therapeutic area experience in oncology (solid tumor and hemato‑oncology) strongly preferred. Compensation The base salary range for this role is $162,700 to $203,400. Total compensation will also include merit‑based salary increases, short‑term incentive plan participation, 401(k) eligibility, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional leave and paid time‐off benefits apply in accordance with state regulations. Equal Employment Opportunity Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood traits, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sumitomo Pharma