Director, Strategy & Operations-Nephrology Franchise

Role Summary

The Director of Strategy and Operations for the US Nephrology Franchise plays a crucial role in ensuring the team is optimally positioned to achieve strategic goals and business priorities. You will serve as the chief of staff and a key member of the US Nephrology Leadership Team, establishing and managing a portfolio of strategic initiatives, guiding the development and execution of the US Launch Strategy for nephrology assets, and overseeing launch planning and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a 3–5-year strategic vision for Nephrology in partnership with the Nephrology Leadership Team.
• Drive effective decision-making and execution of strategic initiatives within the Nephrology team.
• Facilitate operations for Leadership Team meetings and escalate organizational issues as needed.
• Lead and manage strategic cross-functional projects for the US Nephrology Franchise.
• Act as a consultant to guide project consistency and strategic coordination.
• Support the Head of the US Nephrology Franchise as chief of staff, preparing for executive-level business reviews.
• Coordinate with other critical teams, including other US Franchises and global Nephrology teams.
• Serve as the US Nephrology integration lead for future acquisitions and contribute to business development assessments.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 10 years of broad-based experience in commercial life sciences or related consulting
• Required: Strong leadership, planning, and organization skills
• Required: Proficiency in analytics, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Required: Experience in building and leading teams to achieve business results
• Required: Knowledge of US pharmaceutical commercial dynamics
• Required: Strategic thinker capable of creating vision and driving alignment
• Required: Experience with brand marketing and/or strategy at a major affiliate level
• Required: Proven ability to lead/manage complex strategic initiatives
• Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: Experience in the Nephrology or Transplant space
• Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Executive communication and presentation
• Project management in complex initiatives

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required