Avidity Biosciences
Vice President, U.S. Commercial Operations
Avidity Biosciences, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Title:Vice President,
U.S.
Commercial OperationsLocation:San Diego
, CA / Hybrid / RemotePosition type:FLSA:Full timeExemptDepartment
:CommercialStrive to Bring a
Profound Difference to our Patients
At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics.
Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies.
If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in
San Diego, CA.
For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit
www.aviditybiosciences.com
and engage with us on
LinkedIn
and
Twitter
.The OpportunityThe
Vice President, U.S. Commercial Operations
is a senior leader accountable for
all operational activities in the U.S.
This position will be responsible for business analytics, incentive compensation, training and launch excellence functions within the
U.S. commercial team
.
They will report to the regional general manager and be a critical part of the U.S. commercial leadership team. This position will work cross-functionally across
the organization to achieve commercial goals and will
serve, or appoint members, to
Avidity
launch and commercialization teams.What You Will ContributeCommercial Operations & EffectivenessWork collaboratively with commercial leadership to develop and implement a field deployment strategy to support the launch of Avidity productsWork cross functionally with market access, sales, legal and finance to assess and implement strategic pricing and contracting opportunities and manage the gross to net and its impactBuild and manage the day-to-day activities of Commercial Operations including sales planning, sales training and compliance, field communications, territory design, incentive compensation and field technologiesRun all commercial team meetings ranging from launch and annual meetings to regional team meetingsIdentify and engage with appropriate external partners to build the necessary competencies to support the launch of Avidity products (e.g. Symphony, IQVIA, Veeva, Axtria, ZS & Associates, etc.)Develop a field and in-house commercial and product training programBusiness Insights & AnalyticsPartner with IT to create actionable business analytics tools
and dashboardsWork with functional leaders across the organization to orchestrate the identification, prioritization, and advancement of commercial team goals and initiatives; monitor progress and communicate updates to stakeholdersDevelop and maintain revenue forecast models in partnership with Finance
and Global Commercial OperationsSupport
U.S.
leadership in developing
quarterly business reviews and
critical presentations including BODDevelop local, regional,
and
national insights to support business decisions and facilitate sales effectivenessParticipate in launch effectiveness workstreams internally and with key channel and trade partnersP
atient Support & ServicesCreate compliant data repositories, integrat
ing
channel and pharmacy data, in support of our patient services teamParticipate as a key member in improving the effectiveness of external partnersTrack, monitor
and communicate
the
Avidity
customer experience
to support
enhancements and business decisionsTechnology & InnovationCollaborate
to develop a
commercial enterprise strategy related to data and lead all aspects of Sales Force Automation (SFA/CRM) design, development, enhancements and implementation ensuring cross-functional business supportWork with IT to d
esign, build and operate a master data warehouse to support all commercial and launch business processesPartner with appropriate functions to develop and implement a technology strategy including the potential applications for artificial intelligenceTeam & Leadership SupportSupport Avidity’s corporate and portfolio planning processes
as required, partnering with marketing and providing a U.S. commercial perspective into decision makingRecruit, develop and retain an experienced and effective Commercial Operations teamManage and consolidate the budget process; partner with
f
inance to track ongoing performance against budgetWhat We SeekBachelor's Degree required; MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferredAt least 1
5
years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech
i
ndustryAt least
10
+ years of
senior
leadership experience in multiple commercial functions including sales operations, market access, pricing and contracting and commercial strategyRecent product launch experience
in rare disease
, as well as
working with vendors in development, implementation, and execution of projects within budget and timelineStrong analytical and financial acumen skills with high proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel is a must; should have the ability to assess and summarize large amounts of information and develop recommendationsUnderstanding
of
the
US regulatory
compliance
environment
for
all aspects of launching and commercializing in a biotech setting, including
sales, market access, training, systems etc.Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneouslyStrong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to engage and influence effectively with key stakeholders through strong presentation & effective interpersonal skillsAbility to travel as needed for
2
5
%What We will Provide to You:
The base salary range for this role is
$300,000-350,000
. The final compensation
will be commensurate with such
factors
as
relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors
.Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.Avidity Biosciences10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125San Diego, CA92121O: 858-401-7900F: 858-401-7901
#J-18808-Ljbffr
U.S.
Commercial OperationsLocation:San Diego
, CA / Hybrid / RemotePosition type:FLSA:Full timeExemptDepartment
:CommercialStrive to Bring a
Profound Difference to our Patients
At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics.
Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies.
If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in
San Diego, CA.
For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit
www.aviditybiosciences.com
and engage with us on
and
.The OpportunityThe
Vice President, U.S. Commercial Operations
is a senior leader accountable for
all operational activities in the U.S.
This position will be responsible for business analytics, incentive compensation, training and launch excellence functions within the
U.S. commercial team
.
They will report to the regional general manager and be a critical part of the U.S. commercial leadership team. This position will work cross-functionally across
the organization to achieve commercial goals and will
serve, or appoint members, to
Avidity
launch and commercialization teams.What You Will ContributeCommercial Operations & EffectivenessWork collaboratively with commercial leadership to develop and implement a field deployment strategy to support the launch of Avidity productsWork cross functionally with market access, sales, legal and finance to assess and implement strategic pricing and contracting opportunities and manage the gross to net and its impactBuild and manage the day-to-day activities of Commercial Operations including sales planning, sales training and compliance, field communications, territory design, incentive compensation and field technologiesRun all commercial team meetings ranging from launch and annual meetings to regional team meetingsIdentify and engage with appropriate external partners to build the necessary competencies to support the launch of Avidity products (e.g. Symphony, IQVIA, Veeva, Axtria, ZS & Associates, etc.)Develop a field and in-house commercial and product training programBusiness Insights & AnalyticsPartner with IT to create actionable business analytics tools
and dashboardsWork with functional leaders across the organization to orchestrate the identification, prioritization, and advancement of commercial team goals and initiatives; monitor progress and communicate updates to stakeholdersDevelop and maintain revenue forecast models in partnership with Finance
and Global Commercial OperationsSupport
U.S.
leadership in developing
quarterly business reviews and
critical presentations including BODDevelop local, regional,
and
national insights to support business decisions and facilitate sales effectivenessParticipate in launch effectiveness workstreams internally and with key channel and trade partnersP
atient Support & ServicesCreate compliant data repositories, integrat
ing
channel and pharmacy data, in support of our patient services teamParticipate as a key member in improving the effectiveness of external partnersTrack, monitor
and communicate
the
Avidity
customer experience
to support
enhancements and business decisionsTechnology & InnovationCollaborate
to develop a
commercial enterprise strategy related to data and lead all aspects of Sales Force Automation (SFA/CRM) design, development, enhancements and implementation ensuring cross-functional business supportWork with IT to d
esign, build and operate a master data warehouse to support all commercial and launch business processesPartner with appropriate functions to develop and implement a technology strategy including the potential applications for artificial intelligenceTeam & Leadership SupportSupport Avidity’s corporate and portfolio planning processes
as required, partnering with marketing and providing a U.S. commercial perspective into decision makingRecruit, develop and retain an experienced and effective Commercial Operations teamManage and consolidate the budget process; partner with
f
inance to track ongoing performance against budgetWhat We SeekBachelor's Degree required; MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferredAt least 1
5
years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech
i
ndustryAt least
10
+ years of
senior
leadership experience in multiple commercial functions including sales operations, market access, pricing and contracting and commercial strategyRecent product launch experience
in rare disease
, as well as
working with vendors in development, implementation, and execution of projects within budget and timelineStrong analytical and financial acumen skills with high proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel is a must; should have the ability to assess and summarize large amounts of information and develop recommendationsUnderstanding
of
the
US regulatory
compliance
environment
for
all aspects of launching and commercializing in a biotech setting, including
sales, market access, training, systems etc.Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneouslyStrong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to engage and influence effectively with key stakeholders through strong presentation & effective interpersonal skillsAbility to travel as needed for
2
5
%What We will Provide to You:
The base salary range for this role is
$300,000-350,000
. The final compensation
will be commensurate with such
factors
as
relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors
.Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.Avidity Biosciences10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125San Diego, CA92121O: 858-401-7900F: 858-401-7901
#J-18808-Ljbffr