Head of Commercial Transformation & PMO; PHARMA

Location:

Warren, New Jersey (3 days on site minimum). Salary Range: $260k–$320k. Travel:
Up to 20%.

• Own the integrated commercial launch plan and PMO governance for interdependent work streams across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Sales, and Market Access.
• Establish/run PMO cadence, governance model, workstream charters, milestone tracking, RAID logs, escalation pathways, and launch readiness review (LRR).
• Own the commercial launch risk register with named owners, mitigation plans, and fixed‑cadence reporting to the CCO and Commercial Leadership Team.
• Lead scenario/contingency planning for regulatory timing, supply continuity, and payer access timing.
• Design and lead organizational change management from pre‑commercial to commercial operating model (communications, training reinforcement, adoption tracking).
• Manage special projects and represent the CCO in cross‑functional forums where needed.
• Prepare Board and Executive Committee commercial materials; define narrative/key messages, ensure data consistency, pressure‑test content, and enforce figure/source discipline.
• Partner with the Commercial Leadership Team: facilitate cadence/off‑sites/quarterly reviews, maintain decision log, track actions to closure.
• Model/enforce compliance with applicable laws, regulations, FDA guidelines, PhRMA Code, and internal policies.

• BS in Business/Life Sciences or related field; MBA/advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech with at least one U.S. product launch in hands‑on execution or PMO leadership; strong commercial strategy/program/project management/consulting experience.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi‑workstream launch/transformation in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated organizational change management track record.
• Exceptional executive and Board/Excom presentation skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and credibility as a C‑suite extension.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills; comfort with ambiguity.

• Management consulting background with pharma/biotech clients.
• First‑in‑class/specialty biologic launch experience; pediatric/specialty/device‑combination launches.
• PMP (or equivalent); experience building PMO/transformation functions from scratch in scaling/start‑up environments.
• Familiarity with allergy/immunology/pediatric specialty markets.

• Curiosity;
  Courage;
  Collaboration;
  Credibility.