Director of Commercial Excellence

Role: The Director of Commercial Excellence is a senior cross-functional position responsible for developing and synthesizing strategic commercial content for Board and leadership reporting. Responsibilities include creating decision-ready narratives for BOD, executive, and senior management, translating market access, pricing, and marketing insights into clear presentations, and supporting leadership team development through training and establishing presentation standards. The role requires partnering closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and functional leads to ensure alignment and clarity across commercial activities. Qualifications include 4–6 years of experience, preferably with a top-tier management consulting background (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or equivalent strategic/analytical expertise. Strong skills in structured problem-solving, executive communication, slide-building best practices, and data visualization are essential. Experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare, especially with commercial functions like market access, pricing, or marketing, is preferred. The role involves hybrid work with 3–4 days onsite in the San Francisco or Palo Alto offices. Success is measured by the clarity and independence of leadership materials and trusted cross-functional partnerships. The position offers a salary range of $230,000–$265,000, with comprehensive benefits, professional development, and growth opportunities, supporting drug development efforts in rare diseases and early-stage biotech innovation.