Senior Manager, Product Launch

Inizio Ignite | Vynamic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynamic, part of Inizio Ignite, seeks a Senior Manager, Product Launch to guide life sciences clients from strategy to execution, delivering high-value commercialization outcomes.

You will lead engagements, partner with senior stakeholders, design launch strategies, and foster cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Eng, or related field; MBA/MS/PharmD/PhD preferred.
• 6+ years in life sciences consulting or pharma/biotech with product launch leadership.
• Proven success leading multiple product launches from strategy to execution.
• Experience partnering with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead product launch engagements from strategy through execution.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to define launch strategies and governance.
• Design integrated launch strategies, readiness assessments, and cross-functional planning.
• Mentor and coach consultants, supporting professional growth.
• Support business development and thought leadership for the Product Launch practice.
• Contribute to methodologies and best practices in commercialization and launches.

Skills

Product launch leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree + advanced degree preferred

Job description

As aSenior Manager, Product Launch at Vynamic, you will serve as a trusted advisor to life sciences clients, leading complex product launch and commercialization engagements from strategy through execution. You will partner with senior client stakeholders to define launch strategies, establish governance, optimize operating models, and guide cross-functional execution across the commercialization lifecycle.

As the engagement leader, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional client outcomes while coaching consulting teams, cultivating client relationships, contributing to business development, and advancing Vynamic's Product Launch capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Product Launch Engagements: Serve as the engagement lead for strategic product launch consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong team performance, and exceptional client outcomes.
• Executive Client Partnership: Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance throughout the commercialization lifecycle.
• Launch Strategy & Readiness: Design and lead integrated launch strategies, launch readiness assessments, governance models, and cross-functional planning efforts that enable successful product launches.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other client functions to align priorities and drive execution.
• Strategic Analysis & Recommendations: Be mindful of and understand market dynamics, competitive intelligence, customer insights, and organizational capabilities to develop actionable recommendations.
• Project Leadership & Risk Management: Lead engagement planning, proactively manage risks and issues, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure successful project execution.
• People Development: Mentor and coach consultants, providing ongoing feedback and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Business Development: Support proposal development, thought leadership, and client relationship expansion to grow Vynamic's Product Launch practice.
• Practice Development: Contribute to methodologies, intellectual capital, and best practices that strengthen Vynamic's commercialization and launch offerings.
• Inclusive Leadership: Foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration drives innovative client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or other advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in life sciences consulting or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with significant experience leading product launch, commercialization, or launch excellence initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple product launches from strategy through execution.
• Deep understanding of launch planning, commercialization strategy, launch readiness, governance, and cross-functional operating models.
• Experience partnering with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex consulting engagements, manage multiple workstreams, and oversee project financials.
• Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business development, proposal writing, and account growth.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development experience.

Why Join Vynamic?

At Vynamic, we believe in leading with authenticity, purpose, and passion. As aSenior Manager, Product Launch, you'll help life sciences organizations successfully bring innovative therapies and technologies to market while inspiring commercial, scientific, and operational excellence. You'll work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your expertise will shape client success, advance our Product Launch capabilities, and contribute to meaningful change across the life sciences industry.

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our Vynamic management consulting team connects strategy to action, driving healthcare transformation. We partner with leading health and life science companies serving brand & commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Health Services. Our expertise spans product launch, customer experience, and organizational effectiveness. Proudly part of Inizio - the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment - supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

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Further Information

This is a full-time role and will follow a hybrid work environment in either Boston, Durham, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Additional compensation

Eligible for a sales and chargeability-based bonus with on-target total compensation of approximately $165,000-$195,000+.

Base compensation

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$145,000 - $175,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.