Strategic Lead, Commercial Growth & Brand Analytics

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 285,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Equity incentive awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director of Commercial Strategy to lead the development of commercial and brand strategy across the portfolio and oversee analytics, brand analytics and market research.

The role focuses on VEPPANU growth in breast cancer and supports launch-readiness for future assets. The role will integrate market, customer, competitive and clinical insights into strategic choices, guiding long-range planning, lifecycle strategy and senior-level recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/PhD or related graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related healthcare industry.
• Significant experience in commercial strategy, brand marketing, strategic planning, market research, analytics or related commercial roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of commercial and brand strategies, with emphasis on VEPPANU growth and breast cancer market.
• Oversee annual and long-range planning, prioritization and resource allocation.
• Lead analytics and market research to inform strategic decisions and investment.”
• Mentor and develop a high-performing Strategy, Planning & Insights team.
• Partner with Commercial Leadership to ensure timely decision-making and execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Analytical storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/PhD/PharmD or related graduate degree preferred

Job description

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director of Commercial Strategy to lead the development of commercial and brand strategy across the portfolio and oversee analytics, brand analytics and market research.

The role focuses on VEPPANU growth in breast cancer and supports launch-readiness for future assets. The role will integrate market, customer, competitive and clinical insights into strategic choices, guiding long-range planning, lifecycle strategy and senior-level recommendations.