Commercial Operations Director

For our client, a leading international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking a Commercial Operations Director.

General Information:

• Start date: 12.05.2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Workplace: Zurich
• Workload: 100%
• Working hours: Standard
• Home office: Possible

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead commercialization efforts for Qdenga in Central, South-Eastern Europe (CSEE countries: Netherlands; Belgium; Austria, Switzerland, Poland; Czech Republic & Israel etc.) & other EUCAN new launch markets
• Lead and manage EUCAN sales reporting with support of a vendor
• Lead the development and support of data repositories for the EUCAN region
• Support data repository maintenance for the VBU Commercial team
• Support EUCAN travel LOC engagements by scheduling, planning, coordinated and minuting meetings.
• Support the forecasting processes (Mid-year review process -MRP; Long Range Forecasting Process – LRF) for EUCAN and potentially other markets
• Support key growth initiatives in line with the needs and requirements of travel LOCs
• Liaise closely with VBU and EUCAN functional counterparts to support travel market needs, including medical, access, marketing and supply functions

Must-haves:

• BS/BA Required, Masters/MBA preferred
• At least 7-10 years of experience in commercial operations within a multidisciplinary global environment
• Experience working in a matrix environment, preferably a global organization, with proven ability to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• Experience in the vaccine / pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience with managing/ leading commercial operations and process improvement for a country/region/global
• Experience in forecasting and / or above country forecasting processes would be beneficial
• Experience with launching or managing launch/life-cycle management activities for a cross-functional organization
• Proficiency with MS suite tools, including Office and Project; fluid use of SharePoint
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English, other languages as a plus.
• Demonstration of capacity for strategic thinking plus strong analysis skills and a creative/innovative approach to problem solving.

Does this sound interesting to you? Apply now – we look forward to receiving your application!