Director, Global Commercial Strategy & Launch Planning

About the role

The Director, Global Commercial Strategy & Launch Planning will shape the long‑range commercial plan for Selatogrel, integrating market insights, pricing, access, supply and investment needs. This senior position partners across functions to ensure launch readiness and strategic alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the commercial plan for Selatogrel, including patient‑flow, epidemiology, market sizing and pricing assumptions.
• Design scalable go‑to‑market models and launch sequencing recommendations reflecting market opportunity and system dynamics.
• Partner with Global Market Access and HEOR to translate payer value strategy and economic models into brand and launch plans.
• Manage the global commercial budget with Finance, aligning investment priorities and resource allocation.
• Lead strategic workstreams, business case development and scenario planning, delivering executive‑level recommendations.
• Develop, track and align key launch performance metrics across the organization.
• Provide commercial input into strategic lifecycle plans for the cardiology portfolio and pipeline.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech commercial experience, including global or regional leadership.
• At least 5 years in new product planning, portfolio strategy, commercial strategy or launch planning.
• Strong understanding of pricing, reimbursement, healthcare system dynamics and country execution realities.
• Experience working in complex matrix organizations and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally (20–30%).

Required skills

• Strategic commercial architecture and scenario planning.
• Financial management and business case development.
• Executive communication and stakeholder influence.