Vice President, Commercial

 

Description:

The Vice President, Commercial will serve as a foundational leader in shaping and executing Fortvita’s global commercial strategy. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, results-driven Leader who thrives in high-growth, build-mode environments. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in launching new products across the U.S. and EU, asset valuation, and developing deal-driven growth strategies.

 

Reporting directly to the President, this leader will collaborate closely with R&D and Business Development leadership to define Fortvita’s commercial vision, build core commercial capabilities from the ground up, and lead launch readiness for priority assets.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Commercial Strategy & Launch Leadership

Design and execute Fortvita’s global go-to-market strategy for the U.S. and EU, including

market shaping, brand positioning, pricing and access, and launch execution.

 

Long-Term Commercial Roadmap

Develop and operationalize a 5–10-year commercial roadmap spanning new product planning, marketing, market access, and sales ensuring scalability, agility, and sustained value creation.

 

R&D and Early Commercial Integration

Partner with R&D to embed early commercial insights into development plans, ensuring alignment with future market opportunities and payer expectations.

 

New Product Planning & Forecasting

Drive commercial assessments, forecasting, and asset prioritization to inform financial modeling and portfolio decisions.

 

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

Lead commercial diligence, scenario planning, and valuation for licensing, co-development, and strategic partnerships in collaboration with Business Development and Finance teams.

 

Commercial Infrastructure Build-Out

Establish foundational commercial operations from launch playbooks and pricing strategies to salesforce design and market engagement models.

 

Senior Leadership & Representation

Serve as a key member of the Senior leadership team, providing the commercial perspective to corporate strategy, board discussions, and partner engagements.

 

External Engagement & Visibility

Build credibility with KOLs, advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders to position Fortvita

for successful market entry and long-term growth.

Represent Fortvita at major global conferences and congresses to strengthen brand visibility and cultivate strategic collaborations.

 

Qualifications

 

Required:

 

• 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience in biotechnology or specialty pharmaceuticals, ideally in oncology or immunology.
• Advanced degrees (MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) strongly preferred, MBA with a concentration in strategy, finance, or healthcare management ideal.
• Demonstrated success leading new product launches in the U.S. and EU across competitive, fast-evolving therapeutic areas.
• Expertise in new product planning, asset evaluation, forecasting, and portfolio strategy.