Director, Field Execution, Excellence

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

. Lead program management for Field Sales-sponsored initiatives and field-facing cross-functional initiatives .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program and project management capabilities, with a focus on leading cross-functional initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector. Proven ability to manage budgets, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability through effective communication and facilitation.

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Pharmaceutical CommercializationProgram/Project ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalysisRisk ManagementTimeline ManagementField Sales LeadershipChange Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

VeevaAnalytics ToolsField Platforms

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechCommercial ExperienceField SalesComplianceRegulatory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead program management for Field Sales-sponsored initiatives and field-facing cross-functional initiatives
Translate strategic national priorities into actionable project plans, governance, timelines, budgets, communications, and implementation plans
Identify dependencies, competing priorities, capacity constraints, sequencing issues, and execution risks
Drive accountability by documenting and tracking decisions, commitments, owners, and follow-up actions
Develop executive updates covering progress, risks, decisions, resources, field feedback, and recommended actions
Lead project management for national and field-facing meetings, including Annual Regional Reviews, Plans of Action, National Sales Meetings, People Leader Meetings, and Fast Start meetings
Manage integrated timelines, stakeholder workstreams, content development, presenter preparation, leadership reviews, communications, and post-meeting follow-through
Lead assigned national commercial initiatives and emerging business priorities
Coordinate cross-functional roles, responsibilities, timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and decision points
Support field readiness, communication, training, implementation, adoption, and change management
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and escalate strategic, resource, timing, scope, and leadership-alignment issues
Route work requiring Legal, Medical, Regulatory, or Compliance review through appropriate approval processes
Identify and lead process-improvement initiatives involving field platforms, communications, reporting workflows, meetings, and coordination
Partner with IT, Commercial Operations, Analytics, and system owners on Veeva and other field-facing technology initiatives
Develop repeatable processes, templates, tools, and governance mechanisms
Provide temporary leadership coverage for open Regional Sales Director roles as needed
Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, expenditure tracking, cost controls, and financial-risk identification
Coordinate external vendor engagement and contracting with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and functional stakeholders
Manage vendor performance and develop business cases and resource recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2+ years of first-line pharmaceutical/biotech field sales leadership
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of relevant commercial experience
Experience coaching/developing field teams and understanding field leadership
Experience leading complex national cross-functional programs
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization
Ability to influence without authority and work with executives
Strong program/project management capabilities and enterprise commercial acumen
Budget/vendor management experience
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Up to 50% travel, with flexibility for additional travel during periods of increased business need

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity for all full-time employees
Flexible paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life/disability insurance
401(k) offerings, including traditional, Roth, and employer match
Supplemental life insurance
Legal services
Mental health benefits through the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
Other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws