Global Launch and Commercial Operations Lead, Dravet

Biogen Idec

Biotechnology

6349 Baar, Zug - Schweiz

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this senior individual contributor role, you drive end-to-end global launch governance and readiness for zorevunersen, a potential first-in-class disease-modifying therapy. You lead cross-functional, cross-regional teams to craft and execute robust launch plans, while building capabilities and enabling data-driven decision-making. You oversee external engagement initiatives and insight generation to strengthen impact and inform strategic choices. This role offers the chance to shape launch excellence at scale within a mission-driven biotech environment.

Responsibilities

Orchestrate end-to-end launch execution globally and locally, embedding market intelligence into decisions
Drive cross-functional alignment across Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Insights, PAG, PO&T, GAM, Regulatory
Lead and onboard country teams, cascade global materials, and manage launch readiness activities
Develop integrated launch plans with clear roles, workstreams, and interdependencies
Own launch stage gates, readiness milestones, and governance forums
Ensure alignment to critical path and launch timing; track performance post-launch and adapt
Identify risks and drive mitigation with escalation to leadership
Define success KPIs (uptake/adoption, market share, engagement, ROI)
Ensure external initiatives are compliant, insight-driven, and regionally tailored
Lead external engagement initiatives with HCPs, patients, caregivers; drive global engagement strategy
Develop omnichannel cross-functional engagement plans; oversee unbranded disease education campaigns
Co-create content with markets for global deployment; ensure regional adaptation and relevance
Integrate market research, competitive intelligence, and customer insights into engagement strategies

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
10+ years in pharma/biotech with at least 3 years in launch readiness or related roles
Proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and project management software
Strong commercial track record; global/regional launch experience a plus
Experience leading in a matrix organization and driving cross-functional alignment
Fluency in English and one other language
Willingness to travel up to 15% internationally
Management-level experience with people and program coordination

collaborative leadership strategic thinking excellent communication launch planning and governance omnichannel marketing strategy market access and payer considerations

Description

In this senior individual contributor role, you drive end-to-end global launch governance and readiness for zorevunersen, a potential first-…

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