Assistant Manager - Commercial Operations & Product Launch (Pharma Experience Preferred)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for Commercial Operations & Product Launch. This role will support the successful execution of commercialization strategies, operational management, and seamless product launches within our growing pharmaceutical organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial operations, cross-functional coordination, and supply chain management.

First preference will be given to candidates with experience in Commercial Project Management and Commercial Logistics Documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Operations Support:

• Assist in executing commercialization strategies for new and existing pharmaceutical products.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including R&D, regulatory, marketing, and sales to support product launch objectives.
• Manage relationships with key supply chain stakeholders including contract manufacturers, starting material suppliers, logistics partners, and testing laboratories.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and operational challenges to provide actionable insights.

Product Launch Management:

• Support end-to-end product launch activities to ensure timely and successful market entry.
• Assist in developing launch readiness plans, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Track launch progress against established KPIs and success metrics.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

Operational Excellence:

• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize sales operations, demand forecasting, and pricing strategies.
• Support the implementation and management of data analytics platforms, and other relevant technologies.
• Provide operational support for continuous process improvements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational alignment.
• Provide clear and timely reports to senior management on operational performance and launch progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical commercial operations, product launches, supply chain management, or related roles.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycle, regulatory processes, and market access.
• Proficiency in using commercial tools and data analytics platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in handling pharmaceutical product launches.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools and CRM systems.