Associate Director, Franchise Strategic Planning & Operations

Role Summary

To support in the development, implementation, and management of the Franchise E strategies – governance and execution.

Responsibilities

• The commercial strategy director reports directly to the Vice president of Franchise E and is a member of the franchise leadership team.
• Develops Business plans that incorporate long and short-range strategic planning, works closely with the Finance Director and the rest of the leadership on these plans. Structures strategic planning sessions.
• Coordinates content for leadership team governance and develops Staff agenda.
• Coordinates internal communications and culture efforts with functional leadership and PA team – including Franchise E Townhalls and dynamic communication efforts.
• Plays an essential role in the management of critical projects as defined by the business.
• Supports VP in important interactions and alignment cross functionally to enhance efficiencies and agility in decision-making. This includes:
  • Collaborating on key co-commercialization projects and capability builds
  • Assist in VP preparation for multiple Leadership Alignment meetings, JCCs, JSCs, etc.
• Plays leading role in emerging Franchise E portfolio management – field communication conduit and cadence, prioritization of BU1 assets and indications as examples.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred MBA or Master’s Degree
• Required: Minimum of five years sales leadership, marketing or other relevant in-house experience.
• Required: Proven strategic capabilities, organization, and communication skills.
• Required: Ability to work efficiently in a matrix organization.
• Required: Advanced project management and communication skills.
• Required: Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Required: Able to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with moderate-high complexity, often under a tight deadline.
• Required: Works well with cross-functional stakeholders and can own projects from idea phase to implementation, adapting and iterating as needed.
• Required: Outcomes-focused with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Required: Demonstrated relationship management, interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, lead, influence, and engage without direct authority.
• Required: Possesses integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, and self-awareness.