Director, Field Operations
Your tasks
- FieldOperationsStrategyandExecution:Developandimplementthefieldoperationsroadmap,includinglaunchmilestones,standardoperatingprocedures,governanceframeworks,servicelevels,andescalationprocesses.
- FieldForceReadiness:Coordinateonboarding,systemaccess,equipment,traininglogistics,rosteradministration,andongoingoperationalsupportincollaborationwithHR,IT,salesleadership,andexternalvendors.
- TerritoryandTargetingManagement:Operationalizefieldforcedesign,territoryalignments,healthcareprofessional(HCP)andhealthcareorganization(HCO)affiliations,accounthierarchies,targetlists,callplans,andphasedlaunchtransitions.
- CRMOwnershipandOptimization:ServeasthecommercialbusinessownerforVeevaVaultCRMfieldworkflows,overseeingrequirementsgathering,useracceptancetesting(UAT),softwarereleases,adoption,andongoingsupportinpartnershipwithITandDataStrategy.
- DataQualityandProcessAutomation:Maintainaccurateoperationaldataacrossaccounts,affiliations,assignments,andfieldactivitieswhileintroducingautomationandapprovedAI-enabledworkflowstoimproveefficiencyandconsistency.
- IncentiveCompensationAdministration:Manageincentivecompensationprocesses,includingeligibility,goalsetting,payoutvalidation,disputeresolution,governance,documentation,andfieldcommunications.
- AnalyticsandPerformanceManagement:PartnerwithCommercialAnalyticstosupporttargeting,segmentation,sizingassumptions,KPIdefinitions,dashboards,performancereporting,andregularbusinessreviews.
- Cross-FunctionalCollaboration:CoordinatewithSales,MarketAccess,Finance,HR,IT,Legal,Compliance,andAnalyticstoensurealignedexecution,operationalcontrols,incentiveplanapprovals,andeffectivechangemanagement.
- VendorandBudgetOversight:Managefieldoperationsvendors,budgets,deliverables,andservicequalitywhileimplementingstandardizedworkflows,documentation,andbusinesscontinuityplans.
- ScalableCommercialInfrastructure:Buildreliableoperationalcapabilitiesthatsupporttheinitiallaunchandcanevolvewithfuturecommercialexpansion,maintainingcomplianceandoperationalreadinessthroughoutgrowth.
Requirements
- Education:Bachelor'sdegreerequired;adegreeinbusiness,lifesciences,analytics,healthcare,orarelateddisciplineispreferred.
- ProfessionalExperience:Atleast10yearsofrelevantprofessionalexperience,withprogressiveresponsibilityinpharmaceutical,biotechnology,orlifesciencescommercialoperations,salesoperations,orfieldforceeffectiveness.
- LaunchExperience:Demonstratedexperiencesupportingpre-launchpreparationorcommercialproductlaunches,ideallyinvolvingspecialtypharmaceuticalsorcomplextherapeuticareas.
- CRMandCommercialTechnology:Hands-onexperiencewithcommercialCRMoperations,includingVeevaVaultCRM,Veevadataproducts,Salesforce,PowerBI,Tableau,orcomparableplatforms.
- FieldOperationsExpertise:Strongknowledgeofterritorymanagement,targetingdeployment,callplanning,incentivecompensation,fieldreporting,andoperationalgovernance.
- StrategicandOperationalExecution:Abilitytotranslatecommercialstrategiesintopracticalprocesses,systemrequirements,internalcontrols,andmeasurablebusinessoutcomes.
- LeadershipandCollaboration:Excellentcross-functionalleadership,communication,projectmanagement,analyticaljudgment,andstakeholdermanagementskills.
- VendorandProcessManagement:Experienceoverseeingexternalvendors,managingdeliverables,improvingworkflows,andbuildingstandardizedprocessesthatsupportbusinesscontinuityandscalability.
- ComplianceandDataPrivacy:Workingknowledgeofpharmaceuticalcompliancestandardsanddataprivacyrequirementsapplicabletocommercialfieldoperations.
- PreferredExperience:FamiliaritywithHCP/HCOaccounthierarchies,account-basedfieldteams,reimbursementsupportmodels,andspecialtypharmacyorpatienthub-relatedfieldinterfaces.
- AdditionalPreferredSkills:Experiencewithincentivecompensationgovernance,territoryalignmentplatforms,phasedfielddeployment,workflowautomation,andapprovedAI-enabledbusinessapplications.
- TravelRequirements:Willingnesstotravelupto10%basedonbusinessneeds.
- PersonalAttributes:Ahands-on,adaptableleaderwhocanoperateeffectivelyinalean,fast-movingenvironment,managecompetingpriorities,andbuildoperationalcapabilitiesfromthegroundup.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary: $190,000–$240,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.
- Additional compensation: Potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses and equity awards.
- Comprehensive healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, with vesting after the first month following the employee's start date.
- Flexible time off: Flexible paid time off to support personal well-being and work-life balance.
- Parental leave: Generous parental leave benefits.
- Additional perks: Supplementary employee perks and benefits designed to support a positive workplace experience.
- Remote work: Remote position based in the United States, with travel of up to 10% as business needs require.
- Professional impact: The opportunity to shape commercial infrastructure, lead launch readiness, and contribute to the development and commercialization of innovative treatments for psychiatric and neurological conditions.
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