Director, Commercial Strategy — Biopharmaceutical

Work Location: Greater Chicago area (hybrid)

Summary:
Our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a strategic leader to drive commercial and business innovation initiatives within a high-growth specialty therapeutic area. This role focuses on shaping business strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting both marketed and pre-launch products to drive growth and patient impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies across a specialty product portfolio, aligned with long-term business goals.
• Partner with brand teams on launch planning and go-to-market strategy for new products.
• Support enterprise strategic planning efforts, including long-range planning, opportunity assessments, and portfolio roadmaps.
• Scope and manage high-priority strategic projects from concept through execution.
• Drive operational effectiveness in partnership with functions such as Finance, HR, Medical, and Market Access.
• Prepare and present business reviews and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build strong working relationships across internal teams to support integrated strategic initiatives.
• Influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or MD) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience (less with an advanced degree).
• Prior experience in management consulting, pipeline strategy, or pharmaceutical marketing strongly preferred.
• Background in pharma R&D, corporate strategy, brand management, or commercial marketing.
• Experience supporting specialty or biologics products, both marketed and in development.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and financial acumen, including P&L understanding.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven success working in matrixed teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and adaptability.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Pre-launch, launch, or in-market commercial experience preferred.