Commercial Planning Manager

Summary

Join Nuvalent, a dynamic early-stage company in the oncology drug development field, as their Manager, Commercial Planning. Reporting to the VP of Commercial Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of commercial strategies. This involves developing and implementing internal communication plans, coordinating key meetings, and supporting strategic planning efforts. You will collaborate closely with commercial leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a growing company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field) or related experience
• 3-5+ years of experience in commercial operations, strategic planning, corporate communications, or project management in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in developing leadership messaging
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet), and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom, Teams, Slack, etc.)
• Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to ensure alignment across the commercial organization
• Draft and manage content development for commercial updates, leadership communications, and key messaging
• Organize and deliver commercial town halls, leadership meetings, and strategy sessions
• Serve as a point of contact for internal messaging related to commercial objectives, milestones, and initiatives
• Lead the planning and execution of key internal commercial meetings, including: Weekly leadership updates, Cross-functional commercial alignment meetings, Offsite strategy sessions, Town halls and internal summits
• Prepare agendas, track action items, and follow up to ensure alignment and execution
• Manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, venue coordination, and virtual collaboration setup
• Assist in the development and implementation of commercial strategic plans
• Maintain and track commercial project timelines, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation for commercial initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, market access, and medical affairs teams to ensure strategic alignment and drive efficiency
• Maintain and update commercial calendars, project trackers, and planning documents
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and vendor relationships for commercial planning initiatives
• Support the onboarding of new commercial team members by ensuring they have access to key materials and meetings
• Ensure compliance with company policies, trainings, industry regulations, and commercial best practices
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and materials for leadership meetings and board updates
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize internal processes and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and a focus on patient impact
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and collaborate successfully with varied stakeholders
• Drives for results- creates and nurtures a performance-based culture of continuous improvement, addressing concerns and conflict proactively
• Characteristics include being entrepreneurial, collaborative, and an energetic self-starter with strong interpersonal and analytical skills