Sr. Manager, Commercial Strategic Initiatives (Hybrid)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Sr. Manager Commercial Strategic Initiatives (ICP), you will play a key role in driving the development and execution of the regional Integrated Commercial Plan. By partnering with the Director of Commercial Planning and Operations and fostering collaboration among related departments —including marketing, sales, medical affairs, finance, sales training, and within the franchise—you will serve as the primary liaison, ensuring the execution of strategic initiatives with efficiency and accuracy. In this role, you will prioritize and recommend the optimal timing and cadence of commercial initiatives, ensuring alignment with commercial plans to deliver high-impact results across the region. We are looking for someone who: Understanding company strategy, market opportunities, and corporate strategic imperatives, offering proactive solutions to accelerate execution. Translate high-level business goals into executable commercial plans Conducts analysis and makes recommendations for commercial initiatives to drive growth and achievement of commercial strategy and objectives. Builds and maintains strong rapport with commercial business partners in sales, marketing, market access, and customer and effectively communicate with executive leadership and serves as a trusted thought partner across functions Build and implement frameworks, use tools like Smartsheet or other project management software to manage complexity and adapt to evolving priorities Drive continuous improvements, using data to guide decision-making, and drives alignment across stakeholders

Requirements

Strong project and program management skills, particularly in leading multiple concurrent initiatives and ensuring successful execution across diverse markets
Ability to manage and execute large-scale, complex strategic programs from planning through execution
Skilled in designing and operationalizing commercial plans that align cross-functional teams and strategic objectives
Deep understanding of commercial interdependencies and ability to provide guidance aligned with business goals
Strong collaborator who builds trusted relationships across functions to ensure project continuity and alignment
Experienced leveraging data to track KPIs, evaluate initiative success, and recommend improvements
Capacity to envision the overarching objectives while meticulously overseeing the execution of tactical initiatives in alignment with the enterprise's long-term strategy
Ability to exercise influence without direct authority, fostering consensus and ensuring alignment across matrixed teams
Highly proficient in project planning, time management, and the use of PM tools
Ability to convey complex information in a straightforward and lucid manner to a diverse audience, ranging from field teams to executives
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, marketing, or related field required; 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, commercial operations, or program management roles
Prior experience working in healthcare, med tech, pharma, or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop Integrated Commercial Plans
Partner with the Director of Commercial Planning and Operations and cross-functional leaders (e.g., franchises, marketing, sales, finance, medical affairs, sales training) to develop a cohesive regional Integrated Commercial Plan (ICP) aligned with business objectives
Own, develop and implement scalable frameworks and processes to manage complex initiatives across geographies
Ensure ICP reflects strategic priorities, functional dependencies, and business-critical initiatives
Manage & Maintain Integrated Commercial Plans
Own and drive the ongoing management of ICPs using project management tools such as Smartsheet
Proactively manage timelines, milestones, and ownership as priorities evolve, ensuring real-time visibility and accountability
Own and manage progress reports and risk mitigation plans for senior leadership
Coordinate Initiatives
Act as the central coordination point across adjacent functions to ensure timely and effective execution of initiatives
Align stakeholders, track deliverables, and resolve cross-functional barriers to maintain momentum and drive outcomes
Facilitate planning forums and integration checkpoints to ensure transparency and coordination
Foster Cross-Functional Alignment and Execution
Serve as a liaison across business units and functions to ensure end-to-end coordination
Proactively and strategically manage stakeholder relationships and governance processes, serving as a thought partner to drive alignment and impactful execution