Director, Commercial Planning & Strategy – Global Rare Disease & Cardio-metabolic

Role Overview

• Leading cross-brand and cross-functional integration efforts to ensure operational efficiency.
• Translating corporate goals into annual operational plans for international divisions.
• Overseeing international distributor relationships to ensure effective product delivery and adherence to service standards.
• Collaborating with marketing, R&D, and regulatory teams to align commercial objectives.
• Managing thought leadership initiatives and enhancing executive visibility for business unit leaders.
• Conducting strategic projects, such as indication assessments and pipeline recommendations.
• Analyzing emerging trends and unmet needs in the rare and ultra-rare disease markets.
• Evaluating industry data and brand performance metrics to support delivery of brand objectives.

Requirements

• at least 10 years of progressive industry or relevant professional experience
• 4–6 years within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical market
• rare disease expertise
• experience in business development, commercial operations, brand marketing, or consulting
• advanced degrees (PhD, MD, MBA) strongly preferred
• franchise or brand-level marketing experience
• consulting backgrounds
• product launch expertise
• proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• ability to travel internationally (10–15%)

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees