Strategy & Commercial Operations, Associate Director

<p>Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.</p> <div> <div> <p><span>Position Summary</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>The Director, Strategy &amp; Commercial Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic initiatives, enhancing commercial effectiveness, and supporting business growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will lead high-impact projects, oversee strategic communications, and advance commercial excellence across the organization. The role requires strong project management </span><span>expertise</span><span>, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span><span> include but are not limited to:</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Strategic Leadership &amp; Execution</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Drive and manage large, cross-functional projects that enhance commercial performance and operational efficiency</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into actionable plans</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span>Commercial Operations &amp; Excellence</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Elevate commercial excellence through process optimization, best practices, and performance frameworks</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Provide actionable market intelligence, including competitive analysis, industry trends, and customer insights</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Support sales and commercial teams with data-driven recommendations to improve outcomes</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span>Strategic Communications</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Develop and manage internal and external commercial communications to ensure alignment and clarity</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Create executive-level presentations, reports, and messaging for key stakeholders</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Lead communication strategies for major initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span>Project &amp; Program Management</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Oversee end-to-end program management for high-priority initiatives</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Establish timelines, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring successful execution</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Drive accountability across teams and proactively manage risks and dependencies</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span>Culture &amp; Engagement</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Lead and implement culture initiatives that reinforce organizational values and employee engagement</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Plan and execute offsite meetings, leadership forums, and company town halls</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Partner with HR and leadership to promote a high-performance, collaborative culture</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Skills/Qualifications/Education:</span><span> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree </span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>8+</span><span> years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Prior experience in sale