Early Launch Readiness Consultant

Tundra Technical Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking an Early Launch Readiness Consultant to support the launch readiness of two cardiometabolic assets moving toward commercialization. This is a hands-on role for someone with pharmaceutical launch planning and project management experience who can establish the foundation for asset team handoff and launch execution.

The role involves building integrated launch plans, coordinating cross-functional inputs, identifying gaps, and developing processes and

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences experience.
• Prior pharmaceutical launch planning and execution experience.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder inputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2-3 year launch plans with milestones, activities, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Build executive-ready presentations, launch materials, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Populate and maintain integrated launch plans using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
• Coordinate inputs across R&D, Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access, and Project/Operations teams.
• Identify gaps, dependencies, and risks and ensure follow-up and resolution.
• Establish RACI structures, workflows, checklists, and processes to support launch readiness.
• Support the transition from early asset planning to formal commercial asset team execution.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, provide status updates, and maintain overall project visibility.
• Synthesize clinical and R&D information into clear, actionable launch planning materials.

Skills

Pharma launch planning

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Smartsheet

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Duration: 3 months initially, with a strong possibility of extension or conversion

We are seeking a Early Launch Readiness Consultant to support the launch readiness of two cardiometabolic assets moving toward commercialization. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with pharmaceutical launch planning and project management experience who can establish the foundation for successful asset team handoff and launch execution.

The selected candidate will work closely with early asset and launch readiness teams to build integrated launch plans, coordinate cross-functional inputs, identify gaps, and establish the processes and documentation needed for the formal asset team transition in Q1 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 2-3 year launch plans, including milestones, activities, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Build executive-ready presentations, launch materials, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Populate and maintain integrated launch plans using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
• Coordinate inputs across R&D, Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Market Access, and Project/Operations teams.
• Identify gaps, dependencies, and risks and ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Establish RACI structures, workflows, checklists, and processes to support launch readiness.
• Support the transition from early asset planning to formal commercial asset team execution.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, provide status updates, and maintain overall project visibility.
• Synthesize clinical and R&D information into clear, actionable launch planning materials.

What We're Looking For:

• Approximately 6-10 years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences experience.
• Prior pharmaceutical launch planning and execution experience.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder inputs.
• Strong Smartsheet experience or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and manage project planning tools.
• Familiarity with launch excellence methodologies and cross-functional commercialization functions.
• Understanding of areas such as Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory, and R&D.
• Experience supporting early-stage assets or transitioning programs toward commercialization is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize clinical and R&D documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.