Vice President, Commercial

Sitero LLC

• $160K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10-15+ years of experience in CRO, eClinical technology, or life sciences services
  • Proven success in selling complex, multi-year engagements to pharma and biotech
  • Experience in both technology platforms and clinical service sales
  • Track record of building commercial functions and teams from the ground up
  • Strong grasp of AI applications in clinical development
  • Ability to foster accountability in a collaborative, science-first culture

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute go-to-market strategy for integrated technology and clinical services
  • Set global revenue targets; manage pipeline, forecasting, and bookings
  • Design distinct sales processes for software and clinical services
  • Engage diverse buyers from CTOs to CMOs in the sales cycle
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles from engagement to close
  • Articulate the impact of AI on clinical development for sponsor understanding
  • Recruit and lead a global commercial team across business development and operations

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare and retirement benefits
Full Job Description


Job Title: Vice President, Commercial

Location: Mississauga, Canada (Hybrid; 3X per week in office)

Function: Commercial

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President, Commercial will lead and unify revenue growth across Sitero's two core businesses - eClinical technology (Mentor + SiteroAI) and full-service clinical operations. This leader owns commercial strategy, pipeline development, and quota for both, building a cohesive go-to-market that reflects Sitero's integrated, AI-powered model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commercial Strategy & Growth
  • Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for Sitero's integrated offering, positioning AI-powered technology and clinical services as a single value proposition
  • Set global revenue targets and own pipeline, forecasting, and bookings across all service and technology offerings
  • Partner with product, medical, and delivery leadership to keep the commercial motion ahead of the market


Dual-Track Sales Leadership
  • Design distinct sales motions, processes, and team structures for software and clinical services sales cycles
  • Engage diverse buyers - from CTOs evaluating eClinical soluions to CMOs/VPs of Clinical Operations scoping Phase I-IV trials
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles from first engagement through close


AI-Forward Positioning
  • Bring SiteroAI to market credibly, articulating how efficiency gains across the clinical development lifecycle impact sponsor programs, budgets, and timelines
  • Collaborate with product and science teams to ensure the AI narrative is grounded in demonstrated outcomes


Team Building & Talent
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a global commercial team spanning business development, account management, Marketing and commercial operations


  • Build scalable commercial infrastructure, including processes, tools, compensation plans, and forecasting

Strategic Accounts & Partnerships
  • Personally own executive-level relationships with key sponsors and partners
  • Position Sitero as a long-term strategic partner rather than a transactional vendor


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10-15+ years of commercial experience within the CRO, eClinical technology, and/or life sciences services industry
  • Proven track record selling complex, multi-year engagements to pharma and biotech sponsors
  • Experience selling both technology platforms and clinical services programs strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success building commercial functions and teams from the ground up
  • Strong understanding of AI in clinical development, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into sponsor-relevant outcomes
  • Executive presence and ability to foster a culture of accountability within a collaborative, science-first environment


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Paid time off
  • Healthcare and retirement benefits


EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full Time, Permanent

COMMITMENTS:
  • Standard 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday (includes one-hour lunch); additional hours as needed
  • Hybrid schedule: in office in Mississauga Monday-Wednesday
  • Remote from home office Thursday-Friday
  • Flexibility to work shifts as needed

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