Associate Director Commercial Leadership Development Program

We are actively seeking an Associate Director to join the two-year Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP). This two-year program is designed to accelerate growth, unlock potential, and develop future leaders at our Company.

In the two-year program, participants will embark on three, eight-month, rotations across the US Market. All rotations are based on business need and include experiences across key business units and enabling functions such as: US Oncology, US Vaccines, US PAH/Rare Disease, US Policy & Government, US Pharma, US Integrated Account Management, and US Commercial Excellence & Innovation.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Gain experience across high-priority and business critical projects within Human Health US.

• Leverage knowledge of company operations, financial performance, and industry trends to drive improvements at individual, team, and organizational levels.

• You will be encouraged to challenge the status quo and take action to attain work objectives and deliverables all while adhering to compliance standards.

• Demonstrate creativity and courage by addressing complex issues and proposing innovative solutions.

• Display a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics and economics of the healthcare ecosystem.

• Navigate and adapt to changing responsibilities and collaborate effectively to ensure successful transitions.

• Partner with compliance and legal teams to provide clear executional guidance to your teams.

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Field Operations, Communications, Planning, Marketing, and Digital & Data teams to ensure cohesive strategy and execution across project work.

• Apply your understanding of the market and customer insights to shape strategy.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS).

• Minimum of 5 years of prior full-time, relevant professional work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Expertise in influencing without direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations, and successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical critical thinking skills.

• Strong collaboration, project management, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize activities and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.

• Ability to take prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

Desired:

• Master of Science in Marketing, MBA, or Masters in a Business-Related Discipline.

• Experience in product launch preparedness or launch excellence.

• Experience in Digital or Artificial Intelligence.

• Experience leading direct or indirect reports.

• Understanding of advanced commercial capabilities to elevate customer engagement.

Location: Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania (hybrid work model)

Program start: July 2026 (anticipated)

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The salary range for this role is
$139,600.00 - $219,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
Yes

Hazardous Material(s):
NA

Required Skills:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Content Creation, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Financial Acumen, Management Process, Market Access, Market Development, Market Research, Payer Marketing, Product Management, Sales Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Collaboration

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
09/30/2025
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Requisition ID: R365376