Overview

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Commercial Operations will lead the development and execution of commercial support functions for Assertio, focused on Oncology, Neurology, Pain and Inflammation. This individual will oversee field sales operations processes including incentive compensation, territory alignment, targeting, CRM, and commercial reporting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design and manage incentive compensation plans that align with commercial strategies
Lead territory alignment and targeting activities for field sales teams
Oversee CRM operations and field data quality (e.g., Veeva CRM)
Develop commercial reporting and dashboards using SQL, Excel, and Power BI
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Market Access, and Finance
Drive process improvement initiatives across Commercial Operations
Contribute to business planning and forecasting through data-driven insights
Support government pricing and GPO contracting operations

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required; focus in Science, Math, or Engineering preferred
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Commercial Operations or similar functions
Experience with field sales operations including incentive compensation, CRM, and reporting
Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
Experience with buy-and-bill, government pricing, and GPO contracting is highly preferred

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Power BI, and Veeva CRM or demonstrated ability with similar technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Strategic process optimization skills
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Ability to travel 10%
Sitting 80%; walking / standing 20%
Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another
Able to see and read PC screens; detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print
Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis
Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services
Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area
Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes

Average Compensation: $165,412

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