Director, Strategy & Commercial Operations
GRIFOLS, S.A.•NC-RTP, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Director, Strategy & Commercial Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic initiatives, enhancing commercial effectiveness, and supporting business growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will lead high-impact projects, oversee strategic communications, and advance commercial excellence across the organization. The role requires strong project management expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 15+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, education can be used as an equivalent
- Prior experience in sales or commercial roles strongly preferred
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
- Deep understanding of commercial operations and market dynamics
- Strong project management skills required
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives
- Drive and manage large, cross-functional projects that enhance commercial performance and operational efficiency
- Partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into actionable plans
- Elevate commercial excellence through process optimization, best practices, and performance frameworks
- Provide actionable market intelligence, including competitive analysis, industry trends, and customer insights
- Support sales and commercial teams with data-driven recommendations to improve outcomes
- Develop and manage internal and external commercial communications to ensure alignment and clarity
- Create executive-level presentations, reports, and messaging for key stakeholders
- Lead communication strategies for major initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
- Oversee end-to-end program management for high-priority initiatives
- Establish timelines, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring successful execution
- Drive accountability across teams and proactively manage risks and dependencies
- Lead and implement culture initiatives that reinforce organizational values and employee engagement
- Plan and execute offsite meetings, leadership forums, and company town halls
- Partner with HR and leadership to promote a high-performance, collaborative culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
