Launch Readiness Consultant – Contract
Location: Remote
Remote: Remote may be considered for exceptionally strong candidates
Contract: 3 months initially, with a strong possibility of extension or conversion
Experience: Approximately 7–12 years
We are seeking a Launch Readiness Consultant to support a major upcoming product launch within a newly formed launch organization. This role will serve as a key partner to the Asset Manager, helping coordinate cross-functional launch activities and build launch readiness capabilities across the organization.
The primary focus will be supporting the launch of an upcoming obesity/MASH asset, with a strong emphasis on consumer experience and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) strategy .
What You'll Do
- Support launch planning and execution across Marketing, Medical, Value & Access, Consumer Experience, and other cross-functional teams
- Partner closely with the Asset Manager to track deliverables, timelines, dependencies, risks, and key decisions
- Coordinate meetings, action items, status updates, presentations, and launch readiness materials
- Surface risks and blockers and ensure follow-up with internal teams and external partners
- Maintain project trackers and timelines using Smartsheet and Microsoft Office
- Support consumer experience planning and the capabilities needed to enable the consumer journey, including omnichannel and technology considerations
- Help develop and implement launch readiness methodologies, processes, and capabilities
- Support mock launches, facilitation, onboarding, and other launch-readiness activities
- Communicate progress and key issues to senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners
What We're Looking For
- 7–12 years of relevant professional experience
- Prior experience supporting product launches , preferably commercial launches
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Experience managing complex timelines, dependencies, and multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical launch processes or a related regulated industry
Preferred Experience
- Experience with GLP-1, obesity, or MASH markets
- Consumer experience, consumer brand, or Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) experience
- Experience with consumer experience design or omnichannel strategy
- Understanding of the capabilities required to support consumer experiences, including technology and infrastructure
- Experience with launch excellence, launch methodology, capability development, or mock launches
- Consulting experience or a background in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
- Vendor management or commercial operations experience
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred in business, life sciences, marketing, project management, or a related field. PMP or other project management certifications are a plus but not required.
Contract Details
This is an initial 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension