Business Unit Head – Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Business Unit Head for Oncology in Hong Kong, responsible for overall strategy, execution, and performance, including sales, marketing, and business development. Drives growth, builds teams, and ensures compliance in a regulated environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Defining and executing the overall Oncology business strategy, delivering sustainable growth through strong brand performance and effective portfolio management
  2. Leading and aligning sales and marketing teams to develop and implement robust strategic and tactical plans that maximise product and portfolio value
  3. Owning Business Development strategy, including identification, evaluation, and execution of partnerships, licensing opportunities, and portfolio expansion
  4. Driving data-driven decision-making through deep analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and evolving healthcare dynamics
  5. Building and leading a high-performing organisation by attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while fostering a strong coaching culture

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
  • minimum of 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including senior/leadership roles in sales and marketing
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and growing a business unit, with strong P&L ownership and accountability
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, including partnerships, licensing, and strategic portfolio expansion
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate investments, manage budgets, and optimise resource allocation
  • Deep understanding of the oncology landscape, including treatment trends, stakeholder ecosystem, and market access dynamics
  • Strong ability to operate within a matrixed organisation, influencing regional and global stakeholders and driving alignment beyond direct reporting lines
  • Inspirational and inclusive leadership style with a proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, and foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Nice to have

  • advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
  • Account Management
  • Client Management
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Commercial Laws
  • Commercial Management
  • Corporate Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Effort Score
  • Customer Retentions
  • Developing Others
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Market Savvy
  • Negotiation
  • Operational Excellence
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Professional Ethics
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement

What the JD emphasized

  • full compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment
  • Ensuring full compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards