Associate Director, Hematology Commercial Development

Associate Director, Hematology Commercial Development

The Associate Director, Hematology Commercial Development supports the development and execution of global commercial strategies and tactics for assigned pipeline and early lifecycle assets within the Hematology Therapeutic Area. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role combines strategic, project‑based commercial work with structured project management responsibilities to deliver critical commercialization milestones on time. The position is a hybrid role, offering a combination of onsite and remote work.

• Strategic & Project‑Based Commercial Contributions:
  • Support the development and execution of global commercial strategies and tactics for Hematology assets, aligned with TA strategy and lifecycle plans.
  • Contribute to strategic commercial planning, including brand vision elements, strategic imperatives, and early value narratives.
  • Contribute to key commercialization strategies for mid‑to late‑phase pipeline assets, including external market development, market shaping, and internal stage‑gate go/no‑go decision-making.
  • Support development of LCM business cases for key inline assets.
  • Lead execution of strategies within a cross‑functional team.
  • Serve as a contributing member for market research projects synthesizing customer, payer, and competitive insights to inform opportunity assessment and strategic decision‑making.
  • Support content development for leadership reporting.
  • Lead other ad‑hoc projects as assigned.
• Project Management & Execution:
  • Lead defined projects or work streams within the Hematology portfolio, operating within established objectives, timelines, and governance structures.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies to support on‑time delivery.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure clarity of roles, alignment on deliverables, and disciplined execution.
  • Provide structured updates, issue escalation, and recommendations.
  • Support governance forums through preparation of materials, documentation of decisions, and follow‑up on action items.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or a healthcare discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology roles across commercial, strategy, marketing, or cross‑functional project management.
• Experience supporting pipeline assets and/or early commercialization activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Hematology and/or rare disease experience preferred.

• Operates effectively within a defined strategic direction while exercising sound judgment and executional discipline.
• Builds productive cross‑functional partnerships and contributes positively to team outcomes.
• Demonstrates learning agility and comfort working in evolving and ambiguous environments.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Takes accountability for assigned deliverables and proactively identifies risks and opportunities.

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