Job Title: Commercial Operations Director
We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Operations Director to lead commercialization efforts for our client, a leading international pharmaceutical company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead commercialization efforts for Qdenga in Central, South-Eastern Europe and other EUCAN new launch markets
* Manage EUCAN sales reporting with support of a vendor
* Develop and support data repositories for the EUCAN region
* Maintain data repository for the VBU Commercial team
* Support travel LOC engagements by scheduling, planning, coordinating and minuting meetings
* Support forecasting processes (Mid-year review process - MRP; Long Range Forecasting Process – LRF) for EUCAN and potentially other markets
* Support key growth initiatives in line with the needs and requirements of travel LOCs
* Liaise closely with VBU and EUCAN functional counterparts to support travel market needs, including medical, access, marketing and supply functions
Requirements:
* BS/BA Required, Masters/MBA preferred
* At least 7-10 years of experience in commercial operations within a multidisciplinary global environment
* Experience working in a matrix environment, preferably a global organization, with proven ability to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally in a respectful and collaborative manner
* Experience in the vaccine/pharmaceutical industry preferred
* Experience with managing/leading commercial operations and process improvement for a country/region/global
* Experience in forecasting and/or above country forecasting processes would be beneficial
* Experience with launching or managing launch/life-cycle management activities for a cross-functional organization
* Proficiency with MS suite tools, including Office and Project; fluid use of SharePoint
* Ability to adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment
* Fluency in spoken and written English, other languages as a plus
* Demonstration of capacity for strategic thinking plus strong analysis skills and a creative/innovative approach to problem solving