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Robert Blank

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Vice President Strategy - Worldwide Commercial Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb
📍 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United States

Robert is the Vice President of Worldwide Oncology BD and Strategy, with deep expertise in pharmaceutical marketing. He has a track record of leading go-to-market strategy and launch execution for blockbuster drugs like Keytruda in global markets, including a decade of experience in Japan. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Outside of his professional life, Robert is passionate about supporting cancer patients and research. He actively participates in demanding, multi-day charity bike rides, cycling hundreds of kilometers in countries like Japan and France to raise funds for cancer research organizations.

He has successfully managed 7-figure marketing budgets while leading large, culturally diverse teams in Japan and Latin America.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Vice President Strategy - Worldwide Commercial Oncology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United States
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Oncology Drug Launches
He has extensive experience leading the launch of major oncology drugs, such as Keytruda, in competitive global markets for both Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Japanese Pharma Market
Possesses a decade of specialized experience building and leading teams in Japan's unique pharmaceutical market, a key part of his professional background.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Vice President Strategy - Worldwide Commercial Oncology
Bristol Myers Squibb
11-2019 - 5-2020
Global Disease Area Head - Oncology
Merck
7-2015 - 10-2019
Head of Oncology Marketing, Japan
Merck
2-2014 - 6-2015
Executive Director, Primary Care Marketing, Japan
Merck
EARLY ROLES AT MERCK - Global CV Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Ops, BD and Fin Eval
Merck
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Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Columbia Business School
Bachelor's degree
Haverford College
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