Associate Director, Commercial Leadership Development Program

Job Description We are seeking an experienced commercial leader to join the two‑year Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP), designed to accelerate enterprise leadership capability, expand cross‑functional breadth, and prepare future leaders to drive strategic impact during a pivotal period of commercial transformation. Over the course of the two‑year journey, CLDP participants will complete three eight‑month rotations aligned to enterprise priorities and individual development goals, with opportunities across marketing, marketing operations, sales operations, market access, launch excellence, and other critical commercial functions.

Rotations are selected based on business need and are intended to build broad commercial acumen, strategic agility, and readiness for larger‑scale leadership roles across Human Health. Interviews will be completed and offers extended by December
2026. Selected candidates will start their new role in July
2027.

Lead strategic and operational initiatives across rotation assignments, translating enterprise priorities into actionable plans and measurable business outcomes.

Influence and partner across marketing, sales, market access, operations, analytics, medical, finance, legal, and compliance to drive aligned decision‑making in a highly matrixed environment.

Synthesize data, market dynamics, customer insights, and financial considerations into strategic recommendations that shape business decisions and resource trade‑offs.

Support critical launch planning, readiness, and execution activities, including risk identification, milestone management, and cross‑functional coordination to improve launch success.

Present strategic recommendations, business cases, and progress updates to senior leaders, demonstrating executive presence and the ability to influence without direct authority.

Challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve commercial effectiveness, and drive change with accountability, agility, and a strong patient‑and customer‑focused mindset.

Broad exposure across the commercial organization through a sequence of customized high‑impact rotations designed to build enterprise perspective and cross‑functional fluency.

Meaningful involvement in brand strategy, launch excellence, market shaping, and commercial execution tied to live business priorities.

Personalized development through CLDP Summits, a commercial learning journey, senior leader engagement, and exposure to enterprise‑level decision making across our Company.

Opportunities to lead complex work streams, navigate ambiguity, and translate strategy into execution with visible impact on business performance.

Deepened understanding of how to operate effectively within a complex, regulated environment while balancing innovation, compliance, and customer needs.

A foundation for progression into broader commercial leadership roles through expanded network, enterprise exposure, and demonstrated delivery of results.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS). Minimum of 5 years of full‑time professional work experience, including meaningful experience in pharmaceutical marketing, sales, commercial operations, market access, or related functions. Demonstrated commercial acumen, including understanding of company operations, financial performance, market dynamics, and industry trends. Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including customer, channel, payer, and reimbursement dynamics that influence commercial strategy and execution. Proven ability to influence without authority, navigate ambiguity, and lead through change in a matrixed and evolving business environment.

Demonstrated enterprise mindset, with the ability to connect…