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Director, Commercial Planning & Initiatives

Position Overview

As the Director, International Commercial Planning & Initiatives, you will lead the development and execution of strategic plans across diverse geographies, ensuring alignment, scalability, and driving commercial success.

This high-impact role involves overseeing the planning and implementation of key initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals Furthermore, it is essential that this role utilizes market insights, optimizes resource allocation, and maintains compliance with industry regulations. Effective project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential to foster collaboration and drive innovation within the organization

We’re looking for:

A strategic commercial planner who can translate enterprise goals into integrated commercial plans that drive alignment, clarity, and execution across global markets
A cross-functional orchestrator who brings together diverse stakeholders—from sales and marketing to finance and medical—to shape and implement high-impact regional initiatives
A structured project leader who thrives on building and deploying scalable frameworks and processes to manage complex initiatives across geographies
A problem solver who can evaluate competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and identify the initiatives that will make the biggest impact
A collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships with international teams and senior leaders, aligning efforts across functions and cultures

Responsibilities

Drive Integrated Commercial Planning
Partner with the International Head of Commercial Planning and key functional stakeholders (upstream and downstream) to design and implement regional Integrated Commercial Plans that reflect strategic priorities and market realities
Build and deploy planning frameworks that support prioritization, alignment, and agility in dynamic, multi-market environments
Ensure Integrated Commercial Plans are actionable, measurable, and fully aligned with broader commercial and franchise goals
Identify and Prioritize Regional Strategic Programs
Collaborate with regional and global leadership to collect and prioritize a pipeline of strategic commercial initiatives to be implemented in local markets
Align functional stakeholders on key initiatives that support business objectives and enable regional growth
Deploy team resources strategically to match initiative complexity and business impact
Coach and Empower High-Performing Teams
Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports, setting clear objectives and supporting professional growth
Allocate team capacity to balance workload, ensure optimal utilization, and match skills to initiative needs
Champion a collaborative environment that empowers the team to innovate, share learnings, and continuously improve delivery excellence
Lead Cross-Functional Program Execution
Assign and manage program resources to execute prioritized commercial initiatives efficiently and effectively
Monitor program progress, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and ensure successful delivery against timelines and performance targets
Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing, adoption of best practices and scalable processes across international teams

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in commercial strategy, planning, or operations within a global or regional context
Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex program portfolios in life sciences, med tech, or a related industry preferred

Skills and Competencies

Strategic vision to drive complex, multi-market projects from planning through execution, applying structured project management approaches to prioritize efforts, manage risks, and deliver initiatives on time and within scope
Strong project and program management skills, particularly in leading multiple concurrent initiatives and ensuring successful execution across diverse markets
Deep commercial acumen, to guide strategic planning, assess trade-offs, and direct investment toward high-impact initiative
Highly skilled in aligning individual and organizational goals, providing thoughtful performance management, investing in talent development, and inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Adept at allocating team resources to high-impact programs, balancing capacity, budget, and timing to maximize organizational output
Ability to articulate clear, compelling messages that unite cross-functional teams, secure senior-leader buy-in, and foster accountability
Strong interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively with stakeholders across sales, marketing, medical affairs, finance, and global planning teams
Strong command of regulatory frameworks, reimbursement systems, and healthcare delivery models

Physical Requirements

Location: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements and requires on-site work from Insulet's London office at least three (3) days per week.

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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

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