Director, Commercial Project Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Learning opportunities

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Director, Commercial Project Management at Ladders leads cross-functional teams to drive global pharma commercialization programs. This remote US-based role emphasizes launch readiness, lifecycle management, and milestone-driven execution across commercial, clinical, and partner functions.

You will shape plans, manage risks, and ensure timely decisions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in biotech/pharma, strong communication, and a track record of aligning diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of biotech/pharma/healthcare experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional commercialization initiatives.
• Background in global launch readiness and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for global commercialization teams within an assigned disease area.
• Drive execution of global commercial initiatives, managing milestones and risks.
• Coordinate inputs across functions into cohesive commercialization plans.
• Facilitate planning and decision-making processes, ensuring follow-through on commitments.
• Identify and manage risks and execution challenges, escalating issues as needed.
• Develop project plans and reporting tools for visibility into progress.
• Support launch readiness and key commercialization initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Commercial Project Management to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead cross-functional commercial project management efforts that support global commercialization initiatives within a defined disease area. The Director will drive execution, planning discipline, and stakeholder alignment across commercial teams and partner functions to keep launch readiness and lifecycle activities on track. This position will also bring structure to complex programs by managing milestones, risks, reporting, and decision-making processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $201,000 – $251,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for global commercialization teams within an assigned disease area
• Drive execution of global commercial initiatives, managing milestones and risks
• Coordinate inputs across functions into cohesive commercialization plans
• Facilitate planning and decision-making processes, ensuring follow-through on commitments
• Identify and manage risks and execution challenges, escalating issues as needed
• Develop project plans and reporting tools for visibility into progress
• Support launch readiness and key commercialization initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or commercialization initiatives
• Background in global commercial organizations, including launch readiness and lifecycle management
• Strong project management skills in planning, risk management, and stakeholder leadership
• Proven ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups and drive alignment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clarity
• Track record of thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Benefits

• Robust equity awards and competitive cash compensation
• Significant learning and development opportunities
• Strong benefits package

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.