Director, US Commercial Excellence
About The Position
The Commercial Excellence Director is a Maryland-based role responsible for US AZ Oncology Commercial Business Planning Frameworks and Business Controls & Monitoring. The Director will develop and scale strategies and capabilities across the US Oncology Commercial portfolio, partnering with senior executives, brand teams, Compliance, and other cross-functional partners. The role will mature disciplined commercial excellence frameworks, business controls, and monitoring to reduce risk and waste, optimize capabilities and brands, and strengthen proactive identification and management of business and compliance risks. The Director will support differentiated US Oncology brand strategies, targeted audience reach, and a total customer experience, while shaping scalable innovation that advances brand strategy and franchise value. The role will improve effectiveness, efficiency, and velocity, identify and manage risk, and simplify processes across functions and teams. It reports to the Sr. Director of Field Enablement, manages a team of five FTEs, and has budget management accountability for the team/function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Five years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: digital marketing, consumer marketing, brand/product marketing, strategic planning, or business planning.
- Strong and experienced leadership.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Change management experience.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional, matrixed teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Proven execution experience, including translating strategy and analysis into tactical work, starting projects, and driving them to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority.
- Comfort operating in a highly regulated environment and industry.
Nice To Haves
- Digital or consumer marketing experience preferred.
- Oncology or specialty care experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set the vision, manage the roadmap and maturation, and oversee application of key Business Excellence Business Planning Frameworks.
- Serve as a consultant and thought partner to US Oncology teams through regular and ad hoc engagement on frameworks and capabilities.
- Manage and orchestrate the annual Brand Strategy Planning (BSP) process.
- Maintain a rolling 12-month view of relevant US Oncology business activities, clinical milestones, and external events.
- Create the vision and application of a preferred Commercial Excellence Methodology.
- Develop, drive, and manage the Business Controls & Monitoring capability for the US Oncology Business Unit.
- Represent Business Excellence at US Oncology Compliance.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and address control deficiencies and gaps.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Business Controls & Monitoring strategy.
- Prepare and present periodic reports on the status, effectiveness, and evolution of business controls.
- Account for business delivery and internal engagement for US Oncology Speaker Programs & Ad Boards.
- Serve as the US Commercial point of contact for US Oncology Commercial Audit Engagements.
- Mentor and coach direct reports and project team members.
- Manage a team of five FTEs and the team's/function's budget.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
