Associate Director of Commercial Business Operations

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Business Operations in Secaucus, NJ.

You will partner with the Head of Commercial to align global and local teams, transfer best practices, and optimize cross-functional collaboration across commercial planning, execution, and performance initiatives. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, strategic and operational responsibilities, and a hybrid work model with travel requirements up to 30% domestically and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of pharma experience in commercial roles.
• 2–3 years in operational roles with process improvements.
• Experience navigating commercialization processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to influence without authority and build cross-cultural relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as central orchestrator of commercial priorities across functions and track launch KPIs.
• Lead coordination of forecast preparation and senior leadership reporting.
• Coordinate CLT agenda and governance meetings with HQ partners.
• Manage the commercial budget and ensure timely input from stakeholders.

Job description

## Associate Director of Commercial Business OperationsApply: USA - Secaucus: Full time: Posted Today: JR114493# ****Your mission****The Associate Director of Commercial Business Operations will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Head of Commercial, helping enhance local operations, transfer best practices, and build stronger alignment between global and local teams, as well as optimizing efficient cross-functional collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad cross-functional business exposure, build enterprise perspective, and accelerate professional growth through close partnership with senior leadership. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*****Commercial Planning, Execution & Performance**** Act as central orchestrator of PFP commercial organizational priorities across functions including leading the definition and tracking of launch KPI’s, strategic planning, new hire on-boarding, Commercial org. culture, senior leadership reporting, coordination of forecast preparation, slide presentation preparation for Senior leadership reviews, etc.* Lead priority Commercial activities, coordinating commercial team alignment, execution and performance tracking against strategic priorities, including regular reporting to PFP LT and HQ partners in France* Work collaboratively with PFP LT on cross-functional execution of key business initiatives, leading or supporting coordination, execution and tracking* Ensure visibility and tracking of critical initiatives and risks, report on those to the Head of Commercial and CLT***Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management**** Exceptional learning agility with the ability to rapidly grow, adapt, and take on increasing responsibility, serving as a strategic thought partner and operational lead to the Head of Commercial.* Coordinate Commercial Leadership Team (CLT) agenda, priorities, and follow-up: monthly onsite, weekly Round Robin* Serve as interface with HQ on Commercial operational topics, including monthly HQ/PFP Cross-Team Governance meetings.***Budget & Financial Management**** Manage Commercial Budget including Finance submissions ensuring timely input and alignment form commercial stakeholders (open POs, review of YTD actuals, Forecasting, Budget planning, etc)**EXPECTED WAYS OF WORKING:*****Leadership & Collaboration**** Team player with self-awareness, emotional maturity, low ego, strong work ethic, courage to speak up and appropriately challenge status quo including the Head of Commercial* Operate with high autonomy and ownership* Able to influence and drive outcomes without formal authority, partnering positively and effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams* Coordinate closely with functional leads and required PFP stakeholders***Communication & Stakeholder Influence**** Clear, concise, structured communicator ensuring alignment leading to efficient successful operational execution* Strong analytic acumen and ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) complex concepts to non-experts***Execution & Decision Support**** Strong operational acumen, establish appropriate level of process to deliver against commitments, ensuring efficient operational execution while striking a balance with flexibility, time to completion and quality* Demonstrate structured, fact-based, analytic decision support* Proactively communicate, anticipate issues, taking the initiative in generating and effectively communicating potential solutions* Escalate issues early with clear recommendations *Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required based on evolving business needs.* **SUCCESS CRITIERA:*** Smooth continuity of Commercial function operations* Improved clarity and discipline in CLT governance* Strong commercial and cross-functional PFP alignment* Open minded, innovative approach, willing to challenge status quo and champion new approaches, including technology to deliver superior outcomes* Effective tracking, execution and delivery against key priorities* Demonstrated growth in enterprise leadership* Built strong, trusting, productive commercial and cross functional PFP/HQ relationships* Positive, productive culture with high levels of engagement across the Commercial function (working with the Head of Commercial)**REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** 4-6 years of Pharma experience, ideally in commercial roles* 2-3 years of demonstrated success in operational roles* Good understanding/experience of Commercialization process* Demonstrated experience driving operational improvements and process efficiency.* Experience in rare or ultra rare diseases a plus* Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and operate independently.* Excellent communication and relationship building skills across cultures and organizational levels.* Demonstrated ability to successfully influence without authority, building trusting, productive cross functional relationships**WORK ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION:*** NJ; hybrid (2 days/week in Secaucus office).* Up to 30% of domestic travel required, with occasional international travel.**Compensation and Benefits:**Salary Range: $120,000 – $180,000 This range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within the applicable job grade. The actual salary offer will depend on a range of factors including experience, education, location, and other relevant qualifications. This position is also eligible for a Pierre Fabre bonus, commission, or incentive program in addition to the base pay. Employees will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave. Additional offerings include employee discounts on our products, professional development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs. **Pierre Fabre** Pierre Fabre has been recognized by Forbes as one of the \"**World's Best Employers**\" for the 3rd year running. https://www.pierrefabrepharmaceuticals.com/True to My Nature# ****Who you are ?****#Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.*We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.*### About usPierre Fabre Laboratories is the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care.By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, **because every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.**