Associate Director, Commercial Operations

Granata Bio; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company located in Massachusetts is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Operations. In this role, you will oversee commercial supply execution and support business expansion, requiring strong commercial acumen and experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in supply chain management, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. The company fosters a fast-paced, collaborative environment, aiming to transform the IVF medication landscape.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in a related role in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; estimated at approximately 20% of time.
• Proven ability to manage timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day commercial supply operations and ensure product availability.
• Partner with COO to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Support corporate communications strategy for commercialized products.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supply chain management

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Granata Bio.

Granata Biowas founded in 2018 with a missionto create accessforfertility patients by introducing new therapeutic solutions.We’vebuilt a robust pipeline of multi-stage assets from early stage to commercialization, supported by two recentfundingroundsthat reflect strong investor confidence in ourvision and mission.We execute with authenticity,efficiency, and courage – everyone here drivesfromstrategy to executionand owns their outcomes. Our talented and motivated team worksrelentlessly totransformthe IVF medicationlandscapeandbring new medications tomarket tohelp people grow their families.

About the Role.

TheAssociateDirectorCommercial Operationsserves as the operational owner of commercial supply execution and planning, ensuring reliable product availability across manufacturing and distribution partners. This role translates demand forecasts into executable supply and inventory plans aligned with commercial strategy, proactivelyidentifiesand mitigates supplyrisks, anddrives performance visibility through key operational KPIs. Partnering closely with the COO and cross-functional stakeholders,this individual supportslaunch readiness, post-launch scale-up, geographic expansion, and evaluation of new business opportunities through a disciplined operational lens. In addition, the rolewill help support our internalcorporate communications and PR activities, ensuring external messaging is aligned with business priorities and operational realities. The ideal candidate brings strongcommercial acumen,supply chain management, and analyticalcapabilities,withthe ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced, scaling biotech environment where cross-functional alignment and proactive communication are critical to success.

Responsibilities

Commercial Supply Planning & Operations (35%)

• Own day-to-day commercial supply operations, ensuring timely and accurate product availability to pharmacies and distribution partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison with manufacturers,CMOsand pharmaciesto manageand resolvesupply issues, deviations, delays, or shortagesimpactingcommercial supply.
• Ensureaccuratedocumentation and communication of supply plans, changes, and risks to internal stakeholders.
• Develop,maintain, and update manufacturing and supply schedules aligned with commercial demand and launch forecastsfor bothAPI and Finished product
• Partner closely with COO to translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans.

Strategic Growth & Business Expansion Support (30%)

• Partner with the COO toidentifyand evaluate new business opportunities for commercialized products, including new markets, channels, and partnerships.
• Drive demand growth through F2F, virtual, and other engagements.
• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and cross-functional priorities as business needs evolve

Performance Management & Commercial Alignment (20%)

• Support pricing, contracting, and reimbursementreadiness by ensuring supply continuity aligned with commercial agreements.
• Participate in launch readiness and post-launch operations planning to support scale-up and geographic expansion.
• Track and report key commercial supply KPIs (e.g., service levels,fillrates, inventory turns, stockouts).

Communications and PR Support (15%)

• Supportcorporate communications strategy for commercialized products, including product updates, milestone announcements, and market expansion messaging.
• Help supportComms/PR external partners to ensure consistent brand positioning and media engagement.
• Support crisis communications related to supply disruptions, recalls, or commercial challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 6 – 9yearsof experiencein arelated roleinbiotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; estimated at approximately 20% of time
• Proven ability to manage timelines, coordinatecross-functionalteams, and oversee multiple projects.
• An understandingofFDA guidelinesfor CMC, API, Distributionis preferred or a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and aproactive,collaborative, hands-on working style.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Comfortoperatingin a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment.
• Proficiencyinproject managementsoftwareandMicrosoft Office Suite.
• Interest or background inwomen’s healthwill be a plus in understanding the products and industry nuances.