Director, Global Commercial Planning at Avidity Biosciences

Job Title:Director, Global Commercial PlanningLocation:San Diego, CA / Hybrid / RemotePosition type:FLSA:Full time ExemptDepartment:CommercialStrive to Bring a Profound Difference to our PatientsAt Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.The OpportunityThe Director, Global Commercial Planning, is a staff role in support of both the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Commercial Strategy and Operations team. They will report to, and perform as chief of staff, to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and be part of the Global Commercial Leadership Team, contributing broadly to all aspects of commercialization.  This role will provide support to a variety of commercial functions including global operations, launch and commercial excellence, insights and analytics, and project leadership.  They will be a champion and role model for the BeAVID values and contribute actively to broader Avidity initiatives to build community and purpose.What You Will Contribute

• Drive agenda creation and administration of Global Commercial Leadership team meetings.
• Support and coordinate ongoing team U.S. commercial team meetings.
• Support development and tracking of commercial and launch key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate the annual forecasting and budgeting process globally and work with FP&A to coordinate ongoing reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate quarterly business reviews across all markets. 
• Prepare senior leadership and board presentations as needed.
• Support development for the optimal go-to-market strategy for each priority country.
• Execute RFP and contracting process for global distributor network.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or another Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of life sciences industry experience.
• Minimum of 6+ years in a management or leadership role of people or function.
• Experience in rare disease launch commercialization in multiple global markets.
• Working knowledge of a global biotech organization is a strong plus.
• Background in finance, consulting or banking.
• Success operating in multiple organizational models.
• Experience with key aspects of BLA/NDA/MAA filings.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written), matrix leadership, stakeholder engagement, change management, leadership, integration, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time, including working from our La Jolla office and global travel.

• The base salary range for this role is $220,800 - $244,000. The final compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience, skillset, internal equity. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.