Commericial Operations Lead

We are currently recruiting for an accomplished Commercial Operations Lead to take an immediate assignment in our Vifor Fresenius Renal Pharma business.

In this role your main responsibilities will include:
**Strategy Development & Implementation**
- Responsible for supporting the Head of Commercialization VFMCRP in executing the business strategy for the VFMCRP product portfolio
- Operational implementation of the strategic objectives of VFMCRP, with particular focus on the US business

**Operational Excellence**
- Responsible for end-to-end operational value chain, ensuring that VFMCRP business is smoothly executed
- Responsible for business operations, including but not limited to management of contractual obligations, data management, and reporting
- Responsible for developing operational set-up and processes for new business, including contracting support
- Deputizing Head of Commercialization for USDM operational team management upon request
- Ensuring cross-functional alignment and collaboration with operational functions such as Supply Chain and Quality

**Finance**
- Primary business finance accountability for key strategic brands within the VFMCRP portfolio
- Responsible for budgeting and accrual management for key strategic brands
- Responsible for monitoring and transparency in close collaboration with CFO VFMCRP
- Responsible for finance modeling to support strategic objectives

Main Tasks:
**Strategy Development & Implementation**
- Translating strategy into business models, contractual frameworks and actionable project plans for operational team
- Pull-through of strategic programs by leading cross-functional project teams from concept to delivery

**Operational Excellence**
- Oversee operational activities, ensure efficient allocation of operational tasks within VFMCRP team, define new processes and adjust operational set-up as required; hands-on support for critical items and conflict resolution
- Project management of cross-functional projects
- Operations and alliance management for in-license partners, wholesalers and customers
- Close collaboration with Supply Chain on demand and supply planning
- Line management of the Data Management Specialist

**Finance**
- Perform twice yearly (or as required) detailed brand-specific financial planning and facilitate planning review with Finance/Senior Leadership
- Perform business modelling as required by key stakeholders and generate supporting materials
- Key contact for Finance for any business financial topics or requests

Required Qualifications:
**Minimum Requirements**
- Bachelors' degree in related field required; Masters/MBA/PhD preferred
- 3+ years of similar experience within same field and on same level
- 5+ years of working in the pharmaceuticals/biotech/life science space, including marketing, sales and operations
- Proven track record in leading operational end-to-end partnership structures in pharmaceuticals/biotech/life science industry
- Ability to manage demand and supply planning
- Advanced skills and experience with finance and budgeting
- Strategic planning, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Strong track record in working in agile and fast-changing environment
- Excellent command of English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative attitude and ability to manage challenging external relationships

**Preferred Requirements**
- High ethical standards, integrity and strength of character in personal and professional dealings and a willingness to act on and be accountable for the decisions
- Strong communication and influencing skills to address a broad range of diverse stakeholders and audiences
- Scientific/medical/pharma educational background
- Leadership skills and experience with people management
- German language skills

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