Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation

Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation

Are you a passionate change agent with a proven track record of leading enterprise‑wide commercial transformation initiatives and driving business growth in the pharmaceutical industry? We are seeking an Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation to lead and accelerate our commercial transformation agenda. The role will be instrumental in driving innovative strategies that elevate commercial execution excellence, modernise customer engagement and scale digital enablement across the organization.

Position

• Lead enterprise‑wide transformation through the implementation and evolution of next‑generation CMR platforms.
• Drive innovation in customer engagement solutions, leveraging data, analytics and digital technologies to improve impact and efficiency.
• Lead customer (HCP) engagement and digital enablement by developing comprehensive multichannel strategies and transforming Marketing, Medical, and Regulatory processes.
• Set strategic direction and drive transformation initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
• Ensure commercial execution excellence in the team and build enterprise capabilities to execute the commercial transformation agenda at speed and scale, ensuring affiliates and regional teams have the skills, tools, and behaviours to deliver consistent outcomes.
• Lead sales planning and channel definition, guiding segmentation, channel optimisation, and sales force effectiveness.
• Represent the function in executive forums to influence strategic decisions and align with organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial marketing, business transformation or related fields.
• Proven track record in leading large‑scale commercial strategies and transformation, and driving business growth.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, including CRM implementation and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Solid expertise in market research, product management, and promotional campaign development.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, AI tools and agile methodologies.
• Leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams in a complex stakeholder landscape in the pharmaceutical industry and consumer healthcare.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing external partnerships.
• A master’s degree in business administration, marketing or a related field.

Location: Zürich, Switzerland.

Application deadline: 18 January 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and commit to an inclusive recruitment process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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