Manager, Commercial Planning

The Manager, Commercial Planning at Nuvalent is responsible for developing and executing internal communication strategies to align our commercial organization. Key duties include organizing commercial meetings, coordinating leadership communications, and managing the logistics of internal discussions. This role also involves tracking commercial project timelines and ensuring strategic alignment across marketing, sales, and operations.

Candidates for the Manager, Commercial Planning role at Nuvalent should ideally have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Additionally, 3-5+ years of experience in commercial operations, strategic planning, or related roles in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries is essential. Strong organizational and communication skills are also vital for success in this position.

The Manager, Commercial Planning plays a crucial role in supporting Nuvalent's strategic initiatives by collaborating with commercial leadership, organizing key meetings, and facilitating communication strategies. This position ensures that all teams are informed of priorities and constraints, enhancing operational efficiency and alignment to drive successful outcomes for our commercial objectives.

Important skills for the Manager, Commercial Planning role at Nuvalent include exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and proficiency in project management tools. Candidates should also have a collaborative mindset and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, which is essential for managing commercial initiatives effectively.

At Nuvalent, the work culture is founded on collaboration, empowerment, and a commitment to impactful patient outcomes. The Manager, Commercial Planning is encouraged to foster teamwork and collaboration among commercial, marketing, and operations teams, creating an environment where diverse ideas are valued, and every team member feels empowered to contribute to our shared goals.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your past roles where you developed or implemented internal communication strategies. Describe the methods you used and the outcomes, emphasizing your role in ensuring alignment across teams.

Discuss your organizational techniques, such as using project management tools, prioritizing tasks by urgency, and communicating with stakeholders. Illustrate this with an example where you successfully balanced multiple projects to meet deadlines.

In your response, highlight your proficiency with tools like Asana or Microsoft Teams. Explain how these tools help you track progress, manage dependencies, and facilitate communication among team members, enhancing efficiency within your projects.

Provide specific strategies you’ve used to encourage collaboration, such as regular alignment meetings or shared project timelines. Emphasize the importance of open communication and how it has resulted in successful project outcomes.

Frame your answer to discuss the steps you took to mediate the conflict, focusing on your communication and negotiation skills. Explain how your intervention led to a positive resolution and improved teamwork.

Emphasize the importance of clarity, transparency, and empathy in your communication style. Support your answer by sharing an example of how you communicated a complex idea that was well-received by a diverse audience.

Discuss your approach to organizing meetings, including scheduling, venue logistics, and technical setup for virtual participation. Mention any challenges you’ve faced and how you've successfully overcome them.

Highlight key performance indicators such as sales growth, customer engagement, or operational efficiency. Explain how you would set benchmarks and use these metrics to evaluate progress towards goals.

Provide an example of your involvement in developing strategic plans, focusing on your role in gathering data, analyzing information, and contributing to decision-making processes that supported business objectives.

Discuss your understanding of the importance of compliance and outline the steps you've taken in previous roles to ensure adherence to relevant policies, such as conducting training sessions and monitoring compliance measures.