Director Commercial Operations

For our client, a leading company in the Pharma industry in Zürich, we are currently looking for a Commercial Operations Director.

General Info:

Start Date: 12.05.2025

End Date: 11.05.2026

Type of Contract: Temporary

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Zürich

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the commercialization of Qdenga in travel markets.
• Manage EUCAN sales report development with input from LOCs and a vendor, including periodic format revisions.
• Develop or migrate data repositories for key events, meeting materials, and presentations.
• Support EUCAN travel LOC engagements through scheduling, planning, and coordination.
• Support key growth initiatives aligned with travel LOC needs.
• Coordinate activities for regional congresses with the EUCAN LOC.
• Collaborate with VBU and EUCAN counterparts to support market needs.
• Lead EUCAN CSEE and Wave 3 Launch LOC activities.
• Oversee LOCs in identifying marketing and stock needs, supporting requests.
• Track sales against forecasts and advise on stock management.
• Support global strategic planning, forecasting, and LOC collaboration.
• Develop presentations for global strategies and prepare forecast comparisons.
• Assist regions and LOCs in enhancing commercial capabilities.
• Maintain leadership dashboards.

Your Profile:

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial operations within a global environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, analysis skills, and innovative problem-solving.
• Experience working in matrix and cross-functional environments.
• Pharmaceutical or vaccine industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing or leading commercial operations and process improvements.
• Forecasting experience is beneficial.
• Experience with product launches and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Project, and SharePoint.
• Adaptability to a dynamic business environment.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.