Job ID
REQ-10066477
Date Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Location: Switzerland
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team in our mission to enhance care for individuals living with rare renal conditions.
As the Executive Director, Rare Renal, you will spearhead the overall brand strategy for our rare renal portfolio across key international markets. This role will allow you to shape the long-term vision, guide strategic planning, and oversee the development and execution of integrated strategies for successful launches and sustainable growth.
Your focus will include major markets such as Germany, Japan, and China, as well as three additional broader regions. You will drive the commercialization of current and future rare renal assets, encompassing lifecycle management initiatives.
The Executive Director will report to the Renal International Disease Area Head and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Development, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Customer & Market Activation to ensure the effective implementation of aligned strategies. Additionally, this role serves as a vital commercial representative in multiple internal forums.
Location: Basel, Switzerland #LI-Hybrid
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- International Launch Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the launch plan for the assigned product and indication, ensuring alignment with overall asset strategy and corporate objectives.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrate a global and international cross-functional team (Medical, Regulatory, Access, Commercial, Supply, etc.) to deliver seamless launch execution.
- Launch Readiness: Assess and drive readiness across core and priority markets, identifying risks and enabling mitigation plans to ensure timely launch execution.
- Insight Integration: Leverage market research, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder feedback to refine positioning, messaging, and tactical planning.
- International - Local Partnership: Collaborate closely with regional and country teams to ensure the effective implementation of international strategy, providing guidance and tools that support in-market success.
- Milestone Tracking & Governance: Define and track critical launch milestones and KPIs; lead governance updates and ensure timely decision-making across key forums.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate the Rare Renal vision and strategic goals to senior leaders, including the International Leadership Team (ILT), Country Presidents (CP), and regional heads.
- Compliance & Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of compliance and launch excellence throughout all activities.
- Collaboration with Global Development: Develop the Target Product Profile & Integrated Evidence Plan to maximize commercialization and patient access potential for rare renal portfolio indications and lifecycle management in key international markets.
- Budget Accountability: Manage the overall commercial budget and ensure alignment with the cross-functional team.
Essential Requirements:
- At least 15 years of commercial experience across various functions in countries and above-country, demonstrating a broad and deep understanding of the commercial landscape.
- Proven track record of successful launches, with commercial leadership experience and therapeutic area (TA) leadership in markets.
- Experience with high-performing and high-growth brands or markets, possessing a clear understanding of key drivers that influence customer and patient behaviors to ensure successful asset launches.
- Proficient in translating scientific data into differentiated brand value propositions, facilitating impactful launches from pre-launch through lifecycle management (LCM).
- Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-unit, cross-functional, and key markets to achieve strategic and performance targets.
- Recent, significant Profit and Loss (P&L) leadership experience at the country level.
Desirable Requirements:
- Commercial experience in the renal disease area.
- Launch experience in Top 11 International Countries.
Further Details
Location: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.
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Job Information
Division: International
Business Unit: Marketing
Functional Area: Commercial & General Management
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No