Senior Director, Launch Excellence Lead

Responsibilities Leadership of the Launch Excellence function supporting a broad portfolio of priority pipeline assets globally Accountability for co-shaping end-to-end launch strategy, operational readiness, and execution excellence Global remit spanning Early Commercial, Global Marketing, U.S. Commercial teams, International / regional markets Serve as the primary strategic advisor to Global and US launch teams across the product lifecycle Co-create and elevate foundational launch deliverables: Brand Strategy & OGSM, Brand Positioning Statement, Market Development Plans, Integrated Launch Strategy (ILS), KPI frameworks and Scenario plans Engage early in the lifecycle (pre‑DP3) to shape strategy, pressure‑test assumptions, and influence key decisions Lead scenario planning and competitive simulations to enhance strategic agility and preparedness Drive development of integrated cross‑functional launch plans across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Market Access, Supply, Digital and further relevant functions Lead deployment and scaling of Launch Operations Studio capabilities to translate strategy into execution Establish and maintain Global, US, and International launch blueprints to standardize execution Ensure adoption of the Digital Launch Planning Platform (DLPP) as the single source of truth for launch planning, execution tracking, and reporting Support launch readiness reviews and governance processes (e.g., L‑24, L‑12 milestones) Design and scale launch excellence capabilities, frameworks, and tools across the organization Drive continuous improvement in resource allocation and investment benchmarks, launch readiness measurement and dashboards, external analogs and best practice integration Lead global Launch Learnings Exchange and knowledge‑sharing platforms to embed institutional learning Advance innovation through digital and AI‑enabled solutions (e.g., scenario planning acceleration tools) Lead and influence complex, matrixed cross‑functional teams across global and local organizations Partner across Commercial, Medical, Global Access Strategy & Pricing (GASP), Regulatory, PGS, and Digital to align on strategy and execution priorities; identify and mitigate launch risks; ensure seamless global‑to‑local execution Act as a connector across the enterprise, integrating insights, data, and perspectives to inform decision‑making Support governance and leadership alignment on key strategic and operational decisions Drive global‑to‑local translation of launch strategies and ensure effective execution across international markets Build and lead International Launch Excellence Lead (LEL) communities to scale capability and best practices Support global launch sequencing and commercialization planning, optimizing market prioritization and execution timing Develop scalable international launch operating models to improve consistency, speed, and predictability Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 12+ years of commercial marketing experience, including US market experience Extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing, launch planning, or related commercial roles Deep expertise in strategic marketing, brand planning, and launch execution Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities Proven experience leading large, cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills Enterprise mindset with global perspective Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities Courage to challenge and elevate strategic rigor Commitment to driving excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement Significant experience with global product launches across multiple therapeutic areas (preferred) Demonstrated success operating in complex, global matrix environments (preferred) Experience leading teams and enterprise capability‑building initiatives (preferred) Strong executive presence with ability to influence at senior leadership levels (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor