Product Launch Specialist - Commercial

Product Launch Specialist (Commercial Readiness)

Location: Rockville, MD (onsite daily)

Industry: Cell Therapy

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Launch Specialist (Commercial Readiness) who will be responsible for supporting the launch, ramp-up, and production activities for a state-of-the-art cell therapy commercialization process. This person will play a key role in designing and leading enterprise transformation as the Company transitions from developmental to a commercial stage. This individual will be responsible for managing various functional projects within the commercialization process, which will develop the overall governance across functional programs within the Company. He/she must have proven experience to successfully deliver on a diverse portfolio that will include supporting business and compliance objectives by ensuring projects and programs are aligned with the organization’s goals and strategies. As a strategic role and key player for the organization, this position will closely collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO and leadership team in all aspects of commercial and business strategy, operations, planning, and performance management
• Assist in development of a comprehensive, cross-functionally integrated, insight driven global commercialization strategy.
• Analyze external environment, market trends, in preparation for launch.
• Manage deployment of a comprehensive stage-gated operating plan and oversee market and company readiness activities leading up to and through commercial launch.
• Facilitate design and deployment of integrated company and product communication plans in partnership with CMO office and other relevant functions for successful product launch.
• Provide commercial input to drug discovery, pipeline strategy, and program prioritization.
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, marketing, or finance required; MBA/graduate level degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or related consulting work directly with sales, marketing, or business development.
• Minimum of 3 years of combined commercial launch experience, including strategy.
• Knowledge of details and activities within the commercial function.
• Cell/gene therapy and/or CDMO experience is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task several objectives in parallel and to work independently with a high level of accountability.
• Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
  
  

How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to tom@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#18783