Job Description (Diretor Associado de Operações de Mercado Público Oncologia, Hematologia e Transplantes)
The Public Market & Operations Associate Director will lead the end‑to‑end execution of Oncology public market operations in Brazil, covering PDP and non‑PDP initiatives (e.g., institutional contracts, and other access models). Reporting to the AVP of the Oncology Business Unit, this role will coordinate and operationalize the Oncology public market strategy across federal, state, municipal and institutional stakeholders, ensuring coordinated, compliant and timely delivery of public market commitments, including PDP implementation where applicable. Act as the central liaison across functions and leadership, providing visibility on progress, risks and mitigation actions. This is an individual contributor role that operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, orchestrating cross‑functional teams to expand and sustain patient access in the Brazilian public healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end Oncology Public Market operations and execution in Brazil
Own the operational execution of the Oncology public market strategy across all relevant mechanisms (PDP, public tenders, institutional contracts, partnerships, etc.)
Translate public market priorities into clear operational plans, with milestones, timelines, resource needs and performance indicators
Ensure integrated execution across public channels and programs, in close collaboration with Market Access, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, Alliance & Partnerships, and the Oncology AVP
Monitor performance of public market initiatives and recommend course corrections to optimize access, compliance and business outcomes
Coordinate strategic public initiatives
Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives, including PDP implementation, within OHT as part of the broader public market agenda, ensuring regulatory, supply, hospital implementation, contracting are in alignment to business strategy and compliance requirements
Work closely with the Alliances Executive Director (PDP public agent contact) and other internal leaders to define governance, manage milestones and track contractual obligations
Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership and the Brazilian Executive Committee on PDP progress, risks and mitigation
Stakeholder management in the public sector
Drive stakeholder engagement, ensuring subject‑matter experts and external partners (including government or public agents) are aligned on objectives, timelines, and responsibilities
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with CACON/UNACON leadership and operational teams, ensuring shared understanding of objectives, timelines and responsibilities
Serve as a key internal contact for strategic discussions with public institutions, in close partnership with Market Access and Government Affairs
Lead structured governance forums (e.g., monthly steering committees, weekly/tactical meetings) to review public market and PDP progress, operational requirements, and patient access implications
Cross‑functional leadership, compliance oversight and risk management
Build and lead cross‑functional working groups across Public Market Access, Legal & Compliance, Policy & Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Divisions, Marketing, and Portfolio Management to ensure alignment of priorities and deliverables
Ensure all public market activities adhere to internal policies, ethical standards and applicable laws, working closely with Legal & Compliance and Government Affairs
Identify and assess regulatory, operational, contractual and reputational risks; develop mitigation plans and manage timely escalation and resolution with relevant stakeholders
Develop and maintain risk registers for critical public initiatives (including PDPs) and ensure transparent communication to senior leadership
Governance, performance management and continuous improvement
Design and manage governance structures for public market initiatives, ensuring clarity of roles, decision‑making processes and escalation paths
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for Oncology public market operations (e.g., milestone adherence, access outcomes, contract performance, implementation timelines, quality/compliance metrics)
Synthesize progress, risks and dependencies into clear, action‑oriented updates and presentations for senior stakeholders (Oncology AVP, Brazilian Executive Committee, functional heads)
Drive continuous improvement and standardization of public market operations by developing playbooks, processes, templates and tools (including PDP playbooks) that can be scaled and replicated
Act as a change agent, promoting operational excellence and a disciplined, compliant approach to public sector engagements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Significant experience in the Brazilian public healthcare market, ideally in Oncology and/or public access (PDP, SUS access mechanisms, public tenders, institutional contracts)
Proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects in highly regulated environments, including
Planning and tracking cross‑functional workstreams using project management tools and trackers
Translating strategy into operational plans with clear milestones and KPIs
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to gain alignment across functions (e.g., Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Legal & Compliance, Government Affairs, Manufacturing Divisions, Supply Chain, Commercial) without direct authority
Solid experience in facilitation, negotiation, and escalation management, with sound judgment to drive timely decisions and resolve competing priorities
Track record as a change agent, driving process improvements, standardization and cultural adoption of new ways of working; comfortable challenging the status quo and mobilizing diverse teams around common goals
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations for senior leadership
Fluent in Portuguese and proficient in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree mandatory and MBA or master’s degree is preferred
Reporting & Working Relationships
Reports to: Associate Vice President, Oncology Business Unit – Brazil
Key internal partners
Alliances Executive Director (PDP Public Agent contact)
Market Access
Government Affairs / Policy
Regulatory Affairs
Medical Affairs
Legal & Compliance
Supply Chain
Manufacturing Divisions
Marketing and Portfolio Management
Sales
Members of the Brazilian Executive Committee involved in public market strategy and governance
External partners
Government agencies and public authorities at federal, state and municipal levels
Public agents and PDP partners (e.g., Instituto Butantan)
CACON/UNACON and other public oncology centers / hospital networks
Implementation partners and other institutions involved in Oncology public access programs
Required Skills
Accountability
Adaptability
Change Management
Communication
Compliance Oversight
Custom Invitations
Data Analysis
Digital Marketing
Direct Marketing
Escalation Management
Event Planning
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Market Research
Market Strategy
Medical Affairs
Operational Excellence
People Leadership
Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)
Pricing Strategies
Product Management
Software Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Management
Additional Details
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Not specified
VISA Sponsorship: Not specified
Travel Requirements: Not specified
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not specified
Valid Driving License: Not specified
Hazardous Material(s): Not specified
Job Posting End Date: 03/16/2026
Requisition ID R387293
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