Executive Director, Commercial Launch Strategy

Disc Medicine; United States; Hybrid; USD 293,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

Disc Medicine, based in Watertown, MA, seeks an Executive Director, Commercial Planning to drive the company’s first commercial launch. The role partners with functional leaders to shape go-to-market strategy, align cross-functional milestones, and ensure launch readiness.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in life sciences with marketing, sales and commercial operations, plus strong leadership and hands-on execution capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or another Advanced Degree preferred.
• 15+ years in life sciences with marketing, sales and commercial operations.
• Extensive biotech/pharma launch experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead global and US product launches.
• Strong project management and decision-making abilities.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environment with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated commercial launch timeline and cross-functional planning.
• Prepare strategic agenda, materials, and metrics for leadership reviews.
• Coordinate ILT and ensure alignment across functions.
• Develop commercialization plan for future product launches.
• Synthesize strategic slides and communications for executives and board.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Disc Medicine, based in Watertown, MA, seeks an Executive Director, Commercial Planning to drive the company’s first commercial launch. The role partners with functional leaders to shape go-to-market strategy, align cross-functional milestones, and ensure launch readiness.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in life sciences with marketing, sales and commercial operations, plus strong leadership and hands-on execution capabilities.