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BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
As the Director, Global Commercial, BTK CDAC, you will lead global initiatives related to HCP promotions, Non-personal Promotions, and launch readiness for the BTK CDAC brand. This role will focus on developing a world class brand and launch plan to support an anticipated first-in-class product launch. You will work closely with global and regional cross-functional teams and report to the Executive Director, Global Commercial Lead, Tacabrutideg.
Essential Functions of the job:
HCP Promotions:
- Lead creation and roll-out of launch assets
- Lead congress asset planning for tacabrutideg
- Partner with Global Insights & Analytics, Medical Affairs, Global Market Access, and key country Marketing Leads to create successful strategic launch plan
Non-Personal Promotions:
- Lead global omnichannel strategy for tacabrutideg
- Serve as global lead for all non-personal promotions for tacabrutideg
- Coordinate with all key functions and geographies to ensure launch excellence
Global KOL Management:
- Develop KOL Strategy and insights gathering plan
- Collaborate with Global Medical, GCSO partners and Regions to coordinate strategic engagement plans
- Ability to travel to key congresses as needed (both US and ex-US)
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with other GCSO team members focused on launch strategy, operations, and communications.
- Partner with regional marketing teams to support implementation of global promotional and competitive readiness strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have direct reports but will require strong leadership of agency partners and cross-functional teams.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, MA/MS, MBA preferred; BA/BS required
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS with 10+ years of marketing experience or a MA/MS/MBA with 7+ years of marketing experience or a PhD/PharmD with 5+ years of marketing experience.
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical marketing and/or healthcare-related commercial experience.
- Experience in global or regional markets (US, EU, or China) and launch environments is strongly preferred.
- Background in hematology or highly competitive therapeutic categories is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams.
- Strong experience with omnichannel marketing and data-driven campaign execution.
- Prior success in competitive preparedness and market-shaping initiatives.
- Skilled in integrating insights from customer research, analytics, and field feedback.
- Excellent communication skills.
Computer Skills:
PC, including MS Office Suite, MS Teams.
Travel:
- Approximately 20%, including international travel.
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
Compensation
- Salary Range: $187,100.00 - $247,100.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.
INTRODUCTION
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
As the Director, Global Commercial, BTK CDAC, you will lead global initiatives related to HCP promotions, Non-personal Promotions, and launch readiness for the BTK CDAC brand. This role will focus on developing a world class brand and launch plan to support an anticipated first-in-class product launch. You will work closely with global and regional cross-functional teams and report to the Executive Director, Global Commercial Lead, Tacabrutideg.
Essential Functions of the job:
HCP Promotions:
- Lead creation and roll-out of launch assets
- Lead congress asset planning for tacabrutideg
- Partner with Global Insights & Analytics, Medical Affairs, Global Market Access, and key country Marketing Leads to create successful strategic launch plan
Non-Personal Promotions:
- Lead global omnichannel strategy for tacabrutideg
- Serve as global lead for all non-personal promotions for tacabrutideg
- Coordinate with all key functions and geographies to ensure launch excellence
Global KOL Management:
- Develop KOL Strategy and insights gathering plan
- Collaborate with Global Medical, GCSO partners and Regions to coordinate strategic engagement plans
- Ability to travel to key congresses as needed (both US and ex-US)
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with other GCSO team members focused on launch strategy, operations, and communications.
- Partner with regional marketing teams to support implementation of global promotional and competitive readiness strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have direct reports but will require strong leadership of agency partners and cross-functional teams.
Required Education:
- PhD, PharmD, MA/MS, MBA preferred; BA/BS required
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS with 10+ years of marketing experience or a MA/MS/MBA with 7+ years of marketing experience or a PhD/PharmD with 5+ years of marketing experience.
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical marketing and/or healthcare-related commercial experience.
- Experience in global or regional markets (US, EU, or China) and launch environments is strongly preferred.
- Background in hematology or highly competitive therapeutic categories is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams.
- Strong experience with omnichannel marketing and data-driven campaign execution.
- Prior success in competitive preparedness and market-shaping initiatives.
- Skilled in integrating insights from customer research, analytics, and field feedback.
- Excellent communication skills.
Computer Skills:
PC, including MS Office Suite, MS Teams.
Travel:
- Approximately 20%, including international travel.
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
Compensation
- Salary Range: $187,100.00 - $247,100.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.
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Target large employers with established sponsorship programs
Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations are far more likely to sponsor Commercial Director roles than smaller firms. They have dedicated immigration teams, existing vendor relationships with law firms, and budgets that absorb H-1B filing costs without friction.
Position your degree as directly tied to the role
H-1B approval for Commercial Director positions depends on demonstrating specialty occupation. A business, economics, or finance degree strengthens your case significantly. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how your coursework applies to commercial strategy and revenue leadership.
Build a portfolio of quantified commercial outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify the petition to USCIS. Revenue growth figures, market expansion results, and P&L ownership you can attach to your name make that case concrete. Vague leadership claims are harder to document than measurable business outcomes.
Explore O-1A as an alternative if you have strong recognition
Commercial Directors with industry awards, board appointments, press coverage, or a track record of leading high-profile deals may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a more predictable path than H-1B.
Understand that sponsorship decisions happen early in the hiring process
At the director level, employers often assess visa requirements before extending an offer. Being upfront about your status and timeline, including OPT expiry or cap-gap coverage, helps hiring managers plan around USCIS filing windows and avoids late-stage surprises.
Use Migrate Mate to focus your search on verified sponsoring employers
Applying broadly to Commercial Director roles wastes time when most postings come from employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for companies with active sponsorship histories, so your applications go to employers already open to the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Commercial Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific field must be a standard, entry-level requirement for the job. Commercial Director roles that require a degree in business, finance, or economics and involve analytical, strategic responsibilities generally meet this standard. Generalist executive roles with broad duties and no defined degree requirement are harder to get approved.
What degree does a Commercial Director typically need for visa sponsorship?
Most employers sponsoring H-1B visas for Commercial Director positions require a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or marketing at minimum. An MBA is common at this level and strengthens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in an unrelated field, relevant postgraduate qualifications or documented progressive experience in commercial roles can support the petition, though approval is less straightforward.
How hard is it for a Commercial Director to get H-1B sponsorship?
The main barrier is the annual H-1B lottery, not employer willingness. At the director level, many large employers are open to sponsoring, but only around 25% of registrations are selected each year. If you're already in the U.S. on OPT or another status, your employer can submit a registration in March. Australians have the added advantage of the E-3 visa, which bypasses the lottery entirely and is renewably indefinitely.
Are Australian nationals in a better position to get Commercial Director jobs sponsored?
Yes. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which is available only to Australians and has an annual cap of 10,500 that has never been fully used. There is no lottery. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application, and you apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia. For Commercial Director roles at companies willing to sponsor, the E-3 makes the process significantly faster and more predictable than the H-1B. Browse E-3-eligible roles on Migrate Mate.
Do Commercial Director roles at smaller companies ever come with visa sponsorship?
Occasionally, but it's uncommon. Smaller employers often lack the HR infrastructure to manage immigration filings and are reluctant to absorb legal and filing costs for senior hires they haven't yet vetted. Mid-market companies that have sponsored before and have existing immigration counsel are more realistic targets than early-stage startups. At the director level, demonstrating clear revenue impact to the business can sometimes tip the decision in your favor.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commercial Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.