Pharma Product Launch Leader: Strategy & Execution

Korn Ferry Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Product Launch Consultant role, in partnership with Korn Ferry, focuses on steering pharmaceutical commercialization initiatives from planning through execution. You will coordinate cross-functional launch activities and guide client teams in developing sustainable launch capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level pharma experience, a track record of leading launch initiatives, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans while managing stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience commercializing pharmaceutical products in development or testing.
• Experience leading or managing pharmaceutical product launch initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional commercialization activities.
• Ability to work effectively with product, commercial, marketing, and strategic operations leaders.
• Proven ability to translate launch strategy into practical execution plans.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational change capabilities.
• Ability to work independently within a small, senior-level consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pharmaceutical product launch initiatives from planning through execution.
• Apply a structured product launch framework to products progressing through development and testing.
• Coordinate cross-functional launch activities involving product, commercial, marketing, and strategic operations stakeholders.
• Translate commercialization objectives into actionable launch plans, deliverables, and milestones.
• Facilitate alignment among client leaders and project stakeholders.
• Support the organizational change required to implement effective launch processes.
• Help client teams develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to manage future product launches.
• Identify launch risks, dependencies, and execution gaps and work with stakeholders to address them.
• Communicate progress, priorities, and key decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Pharmaceutical product launch

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic execution

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Product Launch Consultant role, in partnership with Korn Ferry, focuses on steering pharmaceutical commercialization initiatives from planning through execution. You will coordinate cross-functional launch activities and guide client teams in developing sustainable launch capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level pharma experience, a track record of leading launch initiatives, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans while managing stakeholder