
Director, Commercial Launch Management
Fresenius Kabi USA
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lake Zurich • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $195,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution for new product launches from pre-approval through post-launch stabilization
- Partner with Marketing owners and Business Unit Launch Management to develop integrated launch plans aligned to regulatory milestones, manufacturing readiness, supply availability, and commercial priorities
- Identify launch risks and lead mitigation planning
- Own the commercial launch management framework, including standardized processes, tools, templates, timelines, and governance
- Develop and deliver launch management training for cross-functional stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to align demand forecasts, allocation strategies, and launch sequencing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical commercialization, launch management, marketing, or commercial strategy
- Strong experience with generic pharmaceuticals and/or sterile injectable products
- Deep understanding of institutional pharmaceutical markets, including hospitals, GPOs, IDNs, and wholesalers
- Experience managing both product launches and discontinuations in competitive generic markets
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other database/ERP concepts (i.e., SAP, Salesforce.com)
- Excellent organizational skills accompanied with strong project management, and planning skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- 401K with company contribution
- Wellness program
- Bonus plan with target of 16% of base salary
- Medium-term incentive plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
launch managementcommercializationproject managementregulatory compliancedemand forecastingallocation strategiesrisk mitigationprocess standardizationtraining developmentproduct lifecycle management
Soft Skills
organizational skillscollaborationleadershipcommunicationplanning skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree