Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway Associate (South Central Region)

Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway (LEAP) Associate (Commercial) — Remotely (South Central Region)

Program Overview
- 18–24 month structured rotational development program
- Exposure across core commercial functions: Field Sales, Marketing, Market Access
- Embedded learning curriculum covering end-to-end commercial strategy and execution, cross-functional leadership and influence, decision-making in complex/data-rich environments, and responsible/practical AI application
- Ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and senior leader engagement

Key Responsibilities
- Drive execution by contributing to priority commercial initiatives and business-critical projects across functions
- Translate strategy into action via planning, analysis, and execution that impacts commercial performance
- Operate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders
- Bring structure and insight to ambiguity using data, judgment, and stakeholder input
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability for outcomes (not just deliverables)
- Build influence without authority in complex stakeholder environments
- Continuously elevate ways of working by improving efficiency, rigor, and scalability

AI-Enabled Ways of Working
- Leverage approved AI tools for commercial analysis/insights, planning/scenario evaluation, content development/communication, and workflow efficiency
- Apply AI responsibly in alignment with governance/standards
- Identify and share best practices for integrating AI into everyday commercial work
- Help translate AI-enabled capabilities to teams and stakeholders

Requirements
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Required: 5–7 years of professional experience
- Demonstrated track record of execution, ownership, and results delivery
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in biotech/pharma and commercial leadership pathways

Preferred
- Experience in disciplined, performance-driven environments (e.g., military service or similarly structured settings)
- Exposure to commercial, operational, analytical, or customer-facing roles
- Experience using data/analytics/digital tools/AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making
- Comfort working in complex, matrixed organizations

Developmental Opportunities
- Exposure to senior leadership
- Cross-functional rotations
- Mentorship and coaching
- Potential placement into full-time commercial roles upon program completion