Job Title:  Oncology Business Unit Head

Role Details

Job Title: Business Unit Head – Oncology

Role: Full Time Permanent

Location: Milan, Italy

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

The Business Unit Head, Oncology has full accountability for the strategic, commercial and financial performance of the Oncology portfolio in Italy. The role sets the ambition and direction for the therapy area(s), translates global strategy into local priorities, and delivers sustainable growth through launch excellence, portfolio and lifecycle management, omnichannel customer engagement and strong cross‑functional collaboration. The role also champions a patient-centric approach to transform care pathways and improve outcomes for people.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Full P&L responsibility for the Oncology Business Unit, including revenue, profitability, investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Define and implement the long‑term business strategy and annual operating plan for the portfolio, translating strategy into clear priorities, KPIs and governance.
• Lead portfolio and brand strategy across oncology priorities (e.g., lung, prostate and bladder cancers), including positioning, segmentation, omnichannel plans and performance management.
• Drive launch excellence for new products/indications and line extensions: ensure cross‑functional launch readiness, high-quality execution and post‑launch optimisation.
• Shape market access and stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with Market Access and Medical: develop compelling value propositions to expand timely, equitable access.
• Build and maintain strong external partnerships with key healthcare stakeholders (HCPs, payers, institutions, patient organisations and professional societies) to improve care pathways and outcomes.
• Lead, develop and retain a high‑performing team across marketing and commercial roles; build capabilities in data, analytics, digital/AI-enabled ways of working and inclusive leadership.
• Ensure rigorous forecasting, demand planning inputs and investment ROI discipline; proactively identify risks/opportunities and deploy contingency plans.
• Represent Oncology within the local Leadership Team and with Regional/Global stakeholders; ensure alignment and coherent execution.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, local regulations and ethical standards across all activities.

The Person

Relevant Functional / Technical Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with significant leadership exposure in oncology therapy areas (Lung, prostate and bladder cancer).
• Demonstrated experience leading a commercial organisation or business unit

• Proven track record in portfolio strategy, lifecycle management and best‑in‑class launches.
• Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare environment, market access, pricing and reimbursement dynamics.
• Experience working within a global matrix organisation and partnering across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply, Finance and Corporate Affairs.
• Strong analytical capability (forecasting, KPIs, ROI), and experience driving omnichannel and digital transformation.
• Fluency in English.

Relevant Professional / Educational Background:

• Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Economics or Business required.
• MBA or advanced business education preferred.
• Continuous professional development in leadership, healthcare systems and/or oncology valued.

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 24/05/26. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide. 

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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