Associate Manager - Launch Strategy (Large Pharma)

Location: Emeryville, United States; hybrid work arrangement. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $140,000–$180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global helps life sciences companies improve commercialization through strategic consulting, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and technology solutions.

What you will do

• Support all phases of launch strategy and launch readiness engagements for large biopharma clients.
• Analyze readiness gaps and conduct market, competitive, operational, and business assessments.
• Lead smaller workstreams and develop recommendations, roadmaps, presentations, reports, and trackers.
• Engage executive-level stakeholders, clarify goals and risks, and facilitate cross-functional alignment.
• Identify misalignment across client functions and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders and leadership.
• Translate strategic vision into timelines, priorities, dependencies, and resource requirements.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in the biopharma or life sciences industry.
• Experience supporting launch strategy or planning for large pharmaceutical clients; launch readiness experience is highly preferred.
• Strong business analysis skills, including data synthesis and insight generation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging executive-level clients.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, interpersonal dynamics, and cross-functional misalignment.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with project tracking tools is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work policy combining in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental and bonding leave.
• 401(k) with employer match, tax-free commuter, health and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses.
• Mentorship, training, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Collaborative, inclusive, values-driven environment focused on innovation and professional growth.