Director, Commercial Planning & Initiatives

Insulet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in London is seeking a Director, International Commercial Planning & Initiatives. This role requires strong leadership and strategic vision to drive commercial success across global markets by managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in commercial strategy and planning, along with a relevant degree. The position includes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial strategy and planning within a global context.
• Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams in life sciences.
• Adept at navigating regulatory frameworks in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated commercial planning and design regional plans.
• Build scalable planning frameworks across markets.
• Manage and mentor high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategic vision

Project and program management

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Overview

As the Director, International Commercial Planning & Initiatives, you will lead the development and execution of strategic plans across diverse geographies, ensuring alignment, scalability, and driving commercial success.

This high-impact role involves overseeing the planning and implementation of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Furthermore, it is essential that this role utilizes market insights, optimizes resource allocation, and maintains compliance with industry regulations. Effective project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential to foster collaboration and drive innovation within the organization.

We’re looking for

• A strategic commercial planner who can translate enterprise goals into integrated commercial plans that drive alignment, clarity, and execution across global markets
• A cross-functional orchestrator who brings together diverse stakeholders—from sales and marketing to finance and medical—to shape and implement high-impact regional initiatives
• A structured project leader who thrives on building and deploying scalable frameworks and processes to manage complex initiatives across geographies
• A problem solver who can evaluate competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and identify the initiatives that will make the biggest impact
• A collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships with international teams and senior leaders, aligning efforts across functions and cultures

Responsibilities

• Drive Integrated Commercial Planning — Partner with the International Head of Commercial Planning and key functional stakeholders (upstream and downstream) to design and implement regional Integrated Commercial Plans that reflect strategic priorities and market realities
• Build and deploy planning frameworks that support prioritization, alignment, and agility in dynamic, multi-market environments
• Ensure Integrated Commercial Plans are actionable, measurable, and fully aligned with broader commercial and franchise goals
• Identify and Prioritize Regional Strategic Programs — Collaborate with regional and global leadership to collect and prioritize a pipeline of strategic commercial initiatives to be implemented in local markets
• Align functional stakeholders on key initiatives that support business objectives and enable regional growth
• Deploy team resources strategically to match initiative complexity and business impact
• Coach and Empower High-Performing Teams — Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports, setting clear objectives and supporting professional growth
• Allocate team capacity to balance workload, ensure optimal utilization, and match skills to initiative needs
• Champion a collaborative environment that empowers the team to innovate, share learnings, and continuously improve delivery excellence
• Lead Cross-Functional Program Execution — Assign and manage program resources to execute prioritized commercial initiatives efficiently and effectively
• Monitor program progress, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and ensure successful delivery against timelines and performance targets
• Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing, adoption of best practices and scalable processes across international teams

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in commercial strategy, planning, or operations within a global or regional context
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex program portfolios in life sciences, med tech, or a related industry preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic vision to drive complex, multi-market projects from planning through execution, applying structured project management approaches to prioritize efforts, manage risks, and deliver initiatives on time and within scope
• Strong project and program management skills, particularly in leading multiple concurrent initiatives and ensuring successful execution across diverse markets
• Deep commercial acumen, to guide strategic planning, assess trade-offs, and direct investment toward high-impact initiative
• Highly skilled in aligning individual and organizational goals, providing thoughtful performance management, investing in talent development, and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Adept at allocating team resources to high-impact programs, balancing capacity, budget, and timing to maximize organizational output
• Ability to articulate clear, compelling messages that unite cross-functional teams, secure senior-leader buy-in, and foster accountability
• Strong interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively with stakeholders across sales, marketing, medical affairs, finance, and global planning teams
• Strong command of regulatory frameworks, reimbursement systems, and healthcare delivery models

Physical Requirements

Location: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements and requires on-site work from Insulet's London office at least three (3) days per week.

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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

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