Executive Director, Global Market Planning and Operations

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals • Conshohocken, PA

31d • $276,000 - $337,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way. The Executive Director, Global Market Planning & Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence/efficiency across the U.S. marketing team and guiding global strategic brand and asset planning. This role will oversee execution of key cross-marketing initiatives and will orchestrate global strategic planning for Rezdiffra and development assets. This global marketing leader will partner closely key stakeholders across the U.S. and global teams in commercial, medical and R&D to optimize planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business/Economics or a related field required
• Minimum of 20 years of experience with in-depth operating experience in Marketing, Strategic planning/New Product Planning, Marketing Operations with a significant experience in the U.S. market.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful product launches, high-visibility, complex and impactful initiatives, and cross-functional teams in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a results-driven, business-owner mindset.
• Exceptional leadership, written and verbal communication, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Expertise in resource planning, performance management, and operational execution.
• Strategic vision and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• High emotional intelligence and aptitude for building strong relationships across diverse teams.
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate and align multiple commercial functions.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Operations Leadership
• Identify, centralize and lead tactical execution of key U.S. marketing initiatives in close collaboration with HCP and DTC marketing functions, including both not limited to operations supporting HCP congresses, HCP speaker/patient programs, and sales force fulfillment.
• Serve as Promotional Review Committee (PRC) chair responsible for driving decision making at monthly and ad hoc PRC leadership committee; drive process improvements - inclusive of appropriate integration of AI - to drive consistency and efficiency of promotional reviews.
• Lead annual cross-functional Global brand planning process in collaboration with U.S., Global and International teams in Commercial, Medical, HEOR, Legal, Regulatory and Finance.
• Collaborate with HCP, DTC marketing and Strategy/Ops team to develop a holistic brand view on NPP (and in future omnichannel state) spend, ROI, and efficiency across channels.
• Market Planning leadership
• Serve as the commercial representative at program teams for development assets, providing commercial input into established program teams including but not limited to guide target product profiles (TPPs) development, clinical development plans, and key asset go/no-go decisions.
• Partner closely with Commercial Strategy and Operations (CSO) team in aligning on customer insights and market research to drive assumptions on TPP development, commercial forecasting/valuations and scenario analyses to support R&D investment decisions.
• Own the early brand strategy and positioning for pipeline assets, including target patient segments, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies in close collaboration with CSO partners
• Fostering Connectivity and Innovation
• Establish clear ways of working across Global and U.S. Marketing leadership with a focus on addressing operational inefficiencies, streamlining decision-making processes and propagating best practices.
• Help lead quarterly Global and U.S. Marketing touchpoints to share key initiatives, drive cross team
• Nurture innovative ideas and initiatives within teams to improve processes, strategies, and outcomes.

Benefits

• All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.
• By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
• We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.
• The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees