Head of Commercial Innovative Initiatives (2 years contract)
Head of Commercial Innovative Initiatives (2 years contract)
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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) in strategic Partnership with a top tier medtech organization is launching a groundbreaking pilot program to redefine medication management through its pioneering platform. We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Head of Commercial Innovative Initiatives to lead this UK-based initiative — a first-of-its-kind, real-world validation of transformative healthcare technology.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of pharma-tech by orchestrating a complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystem involving pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy chains, regulators, and patients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Foundation (Pre-Pilot Phase: 2025–2026)
* Lead recruitment of pharmacy partners and define therapeutic area (TA) focus
* Design patient recruitment strategy and support legal/entity setup
* Scope commercial and operational readiness
* Drive end-to-end execution of the pilot phases
* Own program timelines, KPI tracking, and milestone delivery
* Ensure alignment with medtech Partner and DRL leadership
3. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
* Serve as the primary external representative for this pilot initiative
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with regulators, pharmacy chains, and healthcare providers
* Collaborate closely with global HQ teams
4. Operational Oversight
* Oversee pharmacy-level workflows and implementation
* Coordinate technical support and patient onboarding processes
5. Regulatory & Risk Management
* Engage with regulatory consultants to ensure full compliance
* Support NHS clinical trial strategy and risk mitigation planning
Success Metrics
* Patient Impact: Onboard and retain significant number of chronic care patients
* Clinical Outcomes: Demonstrate measurable improvements in medication adherence and care delivery efficiency.
* User Satisfaction: Enhance patience and provider satisfaction with strong indication of interest in long term use of the product
* Scalability: Establish a robust infrastructure for national commercial rollout.
Key Requirements:
Must-Haves
* 12+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, medtech or digital health space.
* Deep knowledge of UK pharmaceutical operations, market impulse and regulatory landscape.
* Proven leadership in cross-sector partnerships and complex program delivery
* UK-based with willingness to travel for field operations
* High EQ, entrepreneurial mindset and persuasive communication and adaptability
Preferred
* Experience with NHS, MHRA, or clinical trials
* Background in chronic disease markets
Healthtech commercialization or go-to-market experience
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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