Executive Director, Digital Enablement

Role overview

Build the digital and AI capabilities needed to support a first US commercial launch, then develop them as the business grows. This senior commercial role owns the strategy and roadmap from identifying business needs through delivery and adoption, partnering with IT on implementation, data security, and technical operations. It also supports Medical Affairs’ digital and data needs within the required compliance boundaries.

Responsibilities

- Set a phased digital strategy for pre-launch, launch, and growth, with milestones and measurable outcomes. - Manage a product roadmap for capabilities such as CRM, marketing technology, field tools, analytics, and AI, with clear users, use cases, success measures, and release plans. - Work with Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and other teams to identify needs and reduce friction in their work. - Prioritize AI applications for areas such as field effectiveness, customer segmentation, content workflows, and performance analysis, taking business impact and data readiness into account. - Translate commercial priorities into technical requirements and explain technical constraints as practical business choices. - Guide adoption and measure business results in partnership with IT and commercial teams.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business, marketing, or technology field; an advanced degree is preferred. - 16 or more years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine commercial roles and direct product launch exposure. - Experience leading commercial digital or commercial excellence work, with accountability for adoption and business outcomes. - Product management experience, including roadmap ownership, backlog management, iterative delivery, and measuring results. - Strong knowledge of commercial technology, including CRM, marketing automation, analytics platforms, and healthcare professional digital channels. - Working knowledge of generative AI, predictive analytics, next-best-action tools, or AI-supported content workflows.

Nice to have

- Experience launching US vaccines or specialty biologics. - Familiarity with chargebacks, rebates, gross-to-net processes, Sunshine Act requirements, MLR review, or promotional materials management.

Benefits and work setup

The role is remote in the US, with Philadelphia listed as a location option, and involves travel of about 20%. The source lists competitive benefits, equity, and possible relocation assistance. Compensation varies by location; the listed San Francisco Bay Area salary range is $288,000–$335,000.