Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY

Aa core member of the International Leadership, this position plays a key strategic and operational role within International Region. The Vice President Commercial Operations will lead International Regions in all aspects of commercialization and business performance: strategy, brand planning process, tactical execution, launch readiness and execution, operational excellence and delivering on established KPIs. This position will be key in driving the commercialization of the company’s existing portfolio and upcoming launches. The individual will work closely with cross-functional team across the organization.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the International commercial strategy in alignment with global priorities.
• Lead end-to-end launch excellence across International markets, including readiness planning, resource allocation, market sequencing, and post-launch performance optimization.
• Help build the Mirum culture by serving as an effective bridge between International and US teams.
• Ensure execution of all operational business activities to maximize patient access and commercial impact.
• Lead regional marketing and commercial operations team
• Ensure the critical linkage across commercial, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, market access, finances, compliance and to support all partners in executing best in-class operational activities.
• Continuously assess productivity and efficiency of commercial organization, lead commercial operating model strategic thinking across markets – directly or in close collaboration with partners.
• Drive initiatives to prepare for further sustainable growth in International: commercial KPIs benchmarking, business plan, sales plans and forecasting models, marketing tactics, etc.
• Prioritize key strategic initiatives in collaboration with global / International leadership team and other stakeholders to build optimal organization that enables long term sustainable growth.
• Partner for all global Business development opportunities assessment in the region.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, corporate policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Extensive expertise in the pharmaceutical/biotech commercial operations, in multiple healthcare systems, especially in European markets.
• Proven successful experience in operational commercial role at regional as well as local country level.
• Hands-on involvement in the development of commercial strategy, etc.
• Rare or ultra-rare disease experience preferred.
• Good understanding of commercial, access and regulatory process.
• Undergraduate degree required, MBA and/or relevant postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• 15+ years experience in life sciences, start up, biotech or pharma industry, in marketing/commercial functions.
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland (valid Swiss work permit) is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking and capacity to execute strategy in a variety of business environment in International region.
• Able to drive initiatives and lead new projects in a lean organization by working cross functionally and using key stakeholders’ areas of expertise.
• Enjoy building and creating and is a self-starter.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple work streams at once.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Willingness to travel internationally

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