Director Fibrinogen Launch

Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world since 1909. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, and we develop, produce, and market innovative medicines, solutions, and services in over 110 countries and regions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director Fibrinogen Launch to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and executing the strategy for the global launch of a fibrinogen concentrate, while overseeing the overall cross-functional launch readiness efforts. This is a critical role that requires exceptional advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills to co-create strategies and plans.

1. Participate in all aspects of launch strategy and planning from proof of concept (clinical) to launch, contributing to the success of launch in all geographies.
2. Drive alignment across Marketing, Market Access, and Medical leads on overall launch strategy, which shall inform all tactics/deliverables that Marketing, Market Access, and Medical shall be accountable for delivering against.
3. Participate in strategic launch decision-making for deliverables requiring cross-functional collaboration.
4. Co-create launch strategy with local product teams that accounts for market specificities.
5. Work with local teams to prepare for all launch scenarios and, in partnership with the Launch Sr. Director, ensure that the respective teams execute on those.
6. Contribute to challenging the extended launch team to design innovative approaches to launch preparation with the goal to improve patient care.
7. Actively contribute expertise and input in the development and execution of launch strategies.
8. Lead or participate in launch sub-teams workstreams, to the extent appropriate, to ensure alignment with overarching strategy.
9. Ensure inclusion of legal and compliance representatives in decision-making.
10. Manage Product Manager role for designated projects.
11. Accountable for strategic business planning related to the asset.
12. Undertake discussions with colleagues at the strategic level during business planning cycles leading to long-term forecast. Off-cycle, accountable for leading strategic discussions to escalate budget requests to respective functional leadership.
13. May aggregate budget for reporting purposes to senior leadership.
14. During the business planning cycle, participate in the alignment on key investments at a strategic level.
15. Ensure budget and resourcing will effectively support pre-launch activities.
16. Together with the Senior Director, create and establish a flexible launch plan that will enable the product to be successfully launched on time.
17. Responsible for delivering upon launch metrics.
18. Monitor timelines and deliverables, workstream interdependencies, risk management.
19. Monitor joint launch KPIs and oversee mitigation strategies, to the extent appropriate.

1. Bachelor's degree in business, science, or related field; MBA or science-related graduate degree preferred.
2. Recent launch experience in Europe and/or US. Experience working within a global team is preferred.
3. (7-10) years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in disciplines such as marketing, sales, consulting, product development, business development, market access, government affairs, or related experience.
4. Deep Target Audience knowledge and experience of activities required to launch.
5. Knowledge of both the EU and US environment, the global organization, and an understanding of how it works.
6. Experienced in commercialization, including a working understanding of patient and market access as well as specialty distribution models.
7. Knowledge of clinical development process and strategies.
8. Comfortable with uncertainty and demonstrated strong judgment when faced with new or unfamiliar responsibilities.
9. Ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners (local and global).
10. Ability to challenge status quo as needed, effectively with senior management.
11. Ability to oversee multiple projects running simultaneously.
12. Hands-on and able to produce strong outcomes.
13. Value diversity and inclusion/cultural awareness.
14. Negotiation and strategic thinking skills.
15. Excellent problem-solving abilities.
16. Proven ability to influence in cross-functional settings.
17. Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Grifols is a company that understands the importance of a challenging and rewarding career in a critical function. The Director Fibrinogen Launch role will help you grow professionally. Information about Grifols is available at https://www.grifols.com. If you're interested in joining our company and you have what it takes, then don't hesitate to apply.