Manager Commercial Operations

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Commercial Operations Manager will lead large‑scale pharma consulting programs, driving data‑centric strategy and operational excellence. You will partner with senior client leaders, mentor consulting teams, and deliver measurable business impact through analytics, AI, and process innovation.

Role Snapshot

• Lead multi‑domain commercial operations programs
• Drive data‑driven decision making
• Manage cross‑functional client teams
• Oversee reporting, governance, and performance dashboards
• Mentor and develop consulting talent
• Partner with senior pharma stakeholders

Must-Have Requirements

• Strategic leadership
• Commercial operations expertise
• Team leadership (2‑3 years)
• Pharma commercial data ecosystem knowledge
• Pharma commercial operations
• Consulting and analytics
• Graduate or Master's degree
• Graduate or Master's degree from a Tier‑I/Tier‑II institution

Nice-to-Have Signals

• MBA or Master's in Analytics/Data Science/Life Sciences
• AI‑enabled analytics platforms
• Tableau or Power BI
• Snowflake or Databricks
• SQL
• Python
• Specialty pharmacy, hub, patient services familiarity
• MBA or Master's degree
• MBA
• Master's in Analytics
• Master's in Data Science
• Master's in Life Sciences

Work Setup

• Location: Pune, India
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Provide strategic leadership for large‑scale commercial operations programs, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable business outcomes.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, shaping commercial strategy and decision‑making.
• Lead complex project portfolios and managed‑services engagements, establishing governance, metrics, and risk mitigation.
• Design and maintain executive‑level reporting, dashboards, and performance scorecards to drive data‑driven insights.
• Build, lead, and develop high‑performing consulting teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify and champion innovation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance client value.
• Partner with clients to define strategic roadmaps, operational models, and capability‑building initiatives.
• Oversee resource planning, financial performance, and delivery quality across multiple concurrent engagements.

Good Fit If You Have

• 10‑12 years in pharma or life‑sciences commercial operations, consulting, or analytics.
• Proven ability to build and mentor high‑performing consulting teams.
• Experience with AI‑enabled analytics platforms and data visualization tools.
• Comfort working in global, matrixed environments with senior client leadership.