Pharma Product Launch SME

Korn Ferry; 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

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Pharmaceutical Product Launch Consultant to support the commercialization of pharmaceutical products currently in development. This role will help a growing healthcare consulting organization manage product launch initiatives and guide clients through structured launch planning and execution.

Role Summary

The Pharmaceutical Product Launch Consultant will provide hands-on leadership for pharmaceutical commercialization initiatives. Working alongside a team of former pharmaceutical executives, this consultant will coordinate launch activities, support organizational change, and help client teams build sustainable product launch capabilities.

Key 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.

Required 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.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com