Executive Director, Commercial Strategy & Growth

Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 285,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director, Commercial Strategy to lead the development of strategic commercial plans and brand allocation across its portfolio. You will oversee analytics and market research to translate insights into actionable growth strategies.

The role focuses on VEPPANU growth, breast cancer strategy, and readiness for future launches while partnering with Commercial Leadership and cross-functional teams at Rigel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA/ MPH/ PharmD/ PhD or related)
• Significant 12+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech commercial strategy
• Experience in oncology commercial strategy, especially breast cancer, preferred
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead development of commercial and brand strategy across Rigel’s portfolio.
• Oversee analytics, market research and insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Drive long-range planning, lifecycle strategy and launch readiness.
• Mentor and develop a team of commercial analytics and market research professionals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Commercial analytics

Market research

Leadership

Oncology experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director, Commercial Strategy to lead the development of strategic commercial plans and brand allocation across its portfolio. You will oversee analytics and market research to translate insights into actionable growth strategies.

The role focuses on VEPPANU growth, breast cancer strategy, and readiness for future launches while partnering with Commercial Leadership and cross-functional teams at Rigel.