Commercial Chief of Staff (Senior Director)

Position Summary

The Commercial Chief of Staff (Sr. Director) plays a pivotal role in driving the strategy performance and operational excellence of Acadias Commercial organization. Acting as a trusted advisor and right hand to the Chief Commercial Officer this leader ensures clarity alignment and execution across all Commercial functions including Marketing Sales Market Access and Strategic Operations.

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking results-driven professional to influence the direction of a growing biopharmaceutical company. The Chief of Staff will lead high-impact initiatives that connect strategy to execution overseeing brand planning Commercial budget governance and cross-functional collaboration with partners across Finance Medical Affairs Clinical Development Regulatory and IT.

The ideal candidate combines strategic acumen with operational discipline and thrives in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment. This person will play a critical role in translating vision into measurable business outcomes ensuring that Acadias Commercial organization operates with precision agility and purpose.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution
Partner with the CCO and Commercial Leadership Team to develop and operationalize strategic priorities and business plans
Translate strategic vision into actionable goals and track progress against key deliverables

Brand Planning Leadership
Lead the coordination and execution of the annual brand planning process
Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment across franchises and corporate priorities
Maintain consistency and rigor in planning frameworks and deliverables

Budget Oversight & Resource Management
Oversee Commercial budget planning tracking and reporting in partnership with Finance
Ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities
Support scenario planning and investment decision-making

Program & Project Leadership
Lead and monitor cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion
Track key milestones identify risks and ensure accountability for results

Cross-Functional Integration
Serve as liaison between Commercial and other functions (Finance Medical Clinical IT Regulatory)
Foster collaboration and ensure alignment on timelines deliverables and priorities

Executive Communications & Governance
Develop high-impact presentations and materials for the CCO and Commercial Leadership
Prepare content for Board EMC and PSC meetings
Shape agendas manage meeting logistics and ensure follow-up on key decisions

Operational Excellence
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across Commercial operations.
Standardize best practices to drive scalability and cross-functional effectiveness.

Organizational Effectiveness
Partner with the CCO on workforce planning capability development and change management
Support the build-out of future-ready Commercial capabilities

Insight Generation & External Benchmarking
Monitor industry trends competitive intelligence and peer benchmarks
Leverage insights to inform strategy and innovation within the Commercial organization

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Life Sciences or related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a strong focus on Commercial operations marketing brand strategy and cross-functional leadership
• Demonstrated experience in leading brand planning processes and managing Commercial budgets
• Experience supporting or working closely with executive leadership in a Chief of Staff Strategy or Commercial Operations capacity is highly desirable

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization including product launch lifecycle management and brand strategy
• Strong strategic thinking analytical and financial acumen
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear actionable insights
• High emotional intelligence discretion and integrity
• Adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Excel Word); experience with project management and collaboration tools a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing walking sitting and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch and maintain visual verbal and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel by car or airplane independently overnight up to 20% of the time and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues. International travel may be required.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC