Director, Launch Excellence

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Launch Excellence to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will own launch readiness and commercialization execution across cross-functional teams in a highly complex, global environment. The role will coordinate business inputs, drive governance and decision-making, and ensure milestones, risks, and priorities are managed with discipline. The Director will also help create clear reporting and execution tools that support alignment and momentum across commercial initiatives. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for global commercialization teams in the assigned disease area
• Drive execution of global commercial initiatives, ensuring effective management of milestones and risks
• Coordinate inputs across multiple functions into cohesive commercialization plans
• Facilitate governance and decision-making processes within cross-functional teams
• Proactively identify and manage execution challenges and risks
• Develop project plans and reporting tools to track progress and priorities
• Support launch readiness and major commercialization initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or commercialization initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to support global commercial organizations, with a focus on launch readiness
• Familiarity with global and regional operational models
• Strong project management skills, including risk management and stakeholder leadership
• Proven track record of influencing diverse stakeholder groups
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a focus on clarity in complex situations

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation
• Robust equity awards
• Strong benefits package
• Learning and development opportunities

Pay

$201,000 – $251,000 annually