Head of Planning & Commercial Excellence

Mantell Associates; Valencia; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing B2B pharmaceutical company in Valencia is seeking a Head of Planning & Commercial Excellence. This role requires 6–10+ years in commercial excellence and strategic planning within the pharmaceutical sector. You will lead strategic initiatives, enhance KPI tracking, and oversee budgeting and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is energetic, analytical, and comfortable in a dynamic commercial environment, with an opportunity for career progression into senior leadership roles.

Formación

• 6–10+ years in commercial excellence within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in small-molecule FDF or broader B2B pharma preferred.
• Strong analytical skills in financial modelling and forecasting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead annual strategic planning across multiple departments.
• Drive commercial excellence initiatives and enhance performance tracking.
• Oversee budgeting and advanced financial analysis.

Conocimientos

Commercial excellence

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

Mantell Associates is partnered with a fast-growing B2B pharmaceutical company specialising in small-molecule finished dosage forms, who is seeking an energetic and analytically strong Head of Planning & Commercial Excellence to elevate its strategic planning, commercial performance, and decision‑making capabilities.

This is a key hire and offers a clear development path into senior leadership positions across Sales, Marketing, or broader Commercial functions. This opportunity is ideal for a down-to‑earth, dynamic leader with a blend of planning, marketing, commercial operations, and quantitative analysis experience, as well as exposure to international transformation initiatives.

Head of Planning & Commercial Excellence - Responsibilities

• Lead the annual strategic planning and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment across Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and Senior Leadership
• Drive commercial excellence initiatives, enhancing processes, KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking across all business units
• Oversee budgeting, scenario modelling, and advanced financial / quantitative analysis to support high-quality decision-making
• Review, challenge, and refine business cases, investment proposals, and in‑licensing opportunities with analytical depth and strategic insight
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to shape brand planning, market assessments, and commercial strategy
• Mentor and develop a small but growing team (currently 1 direct report), with scope to expand as the function scales
• Build and maintain strong senior‑level relationships internally and externally, acting as a trusted advisor across the organisation
• Support transformation initiatives across international markets, improving commercial structure, operational efficiency, and analytical rigor

Head of Planning & Commercial Excellence - Requirements

• 6–10+ years’ experience in commercial excellence, strategic planning, business operations, commercial finance, or marketing operations within the pharmaceutical industry
• Background in small‑molecule FDF or broader B2B pharma strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skill set with demonstrated experience in financial modelling, forecasting, KPI development, and scenario evaluation
• Experience reviewing and challenging business cases, investment proposals, and cross‑functional commercial strategies
• Proven ability to work across multifunctional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex insights in a clear, actionable way
• Experience in organisational or commercial transformation within international environments
• Leadership experience, ideally managing and developing small teams with potential for expansion
• Energetic, collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving commercial environment
• Based in Spain (or willing to relocate) with eligibility to work and operate in a hybrid capacity

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at [phone].