Associate Director of Commercial Operations

Location: Fully remote UK & Ireland

Engagement Status: 6 month contract

Overview

We have partnered with a high‑growth oncology biotech and to find someone to support the launch of a novel solid tumours asset across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Director of Commercial Operations & Customer Engagement, this role will lead brand strategy, cross‑functional execution, and customer engagement across multiple indications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UK & Ireland Solid Tumours Brand Team through multiple launches
• Develop and execute commercial strategy, brand plans, and tactical programmes
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Commercial, Medical, and Analytics
• Partner with Business Analytics on market insights, KPIs, and forecasting
• Deliver omnichannel strategies driven by customer insight and segmentation
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and performance tracking
• Build strong relationships with external KOLs and partners
• Ensure GxP compliance, ethical conduct, and patient‑centric decision‑making
• Represent the company at UK, Ireland, and European meetings and congresses

Hard Skills

• Pharmaceutical commercial operations experience (sales, marketing, analytics, insights, SF effectiveness)
• Proven UK & Ireland product launch experience
• Oncology marketing and/or sales experience (PD‑(L)1 preferred)
• Strong brand strategy, forecasting, and financial planning capability
• Experience delivering omnichannel marketing strategies
• Solid understanding of GxP, compliance, and governance requirements

Soft Skills

• Strong cross‑functional leadership within matrix organisations
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across commercial, medical, and scientific teams
• Highly customer‑ and patient‑centric mindset
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to simplify complex data
• Strategic, agile, and comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
• Collaborative, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced qualification advantageous)
• 8+ years pharmaceutical commercial/marketing experience
• 3+ years oncology experience (PD‑(L)1 preferred)
• Proven UK & Ireland launch experience
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder influence skills
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and execution capability