Senior Director, Commercial Operations
hace 17 días
Plymouth Meeting
Job Description About INOVIO INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO’s technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit . Job summary The Senior Director, Commercial Operations will serve as a key commercial architect supporting the successful launch and commercial execution of INO‑3107, Inovio’s lead product for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. This leader will be responsible for supporting the design, stand up, and scaling of the commercial infrastructure—spanning KPI creation and monitoring, forecasting, analytics, CRM systems, field operations, and commercial process optimization—to ensure a seamless transition from clinical readiness to commercial excellence. This role is based in our Plymouth Meeting, PA office, with an expectation of working on a hybrid schedule. As a strategic member of the commercial team, this role will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to develop the systems, processes, and insights that equip Inovio’s first launch brand for success in the rare disease marketplace. Essential job functions and duties Commercial Strategy & Leadership • Partner with the CCO and leadership team to operationalize commercial strategy aligned with INO‑3107launchmilestones and revenue goals., • Develop a scalable infrastructure that supports Inovio’s entry into the commercial market, including field deployment planning, incentive design, and governance frameworks., • Support revenue forecasting, demand modeling, and patient‑flow analytics in collaboration with Finance and Market Access., • Develop integrated dashboards to monitor performance across field, brand, patient services, and specialty distribution partners., • In partnership with the Contract Sales Organization (CSO) support field operations infrastructure—including CRM (Salesforce), call planning, territory optimization, and incentive compensation., • Partner with Sales Leadership to define sales governance, quota methodology, and data‑driven targeting aligned with the limited RRP prescriber base., • Own commercial technology, including CRM, BI platforms, and data integration across finance, distribution, and patient services., • Develop and enforce commercial data governance and validation standards., • As Inovio grows, build and lead a high‑performing commercial operations team capable of scaling with Inovio’s commercial evolution., • Foster collaboration across Commercial, IT, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure smooth integration of data and processes., • Strategic and operational balance—equally capable of designing frameworks and executing details., • Strong analytical acumen and commercial intuition specific to rare disease and buy‑and‑bill models., • Effective cross‑functional communicator and facilitator of collaboration between science‑driven and commercial teams., • Hands‑on builder who thrives in a launch environment without legacy infrastructure. Minimum requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or Analytics; advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPH, PharmD) preferred., • Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in commercial operations, analytics, or field enablement, preferably within biotech or rare disease., • Proven success building and scaling commercial systems in preparation for U.S. product launch., • Deep familiarity with CRM (Salesforce preferred), incentive compensation platforms, financial modeling, and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, etc.)., • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable commercial insights., • Experience managing third‑party vendors, distribution partners, and specialty pharmacy networks., • Strong leadership presence, influencing skills, and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environment. Disclaimer INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind. In keeping with our policy, we recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified individuals for all job titles, and we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. 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