Director / Senior Director, Commercial Operations

Job Summary :

The Senior Director, Commercial Operations plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Aquestive Therapeutics’ commercial launch strategy and reports to the Chief Commercial Officer as a strategic partner and member of the commercial leadership team. This individual will be responsible to continue the buildout and overall leadership of the Commercial Operations function, ensuring operational readiness to support the successful commercialization of Anaphylm® and Aquestive’s future portfolio. This role is charged with working cross-functionally across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Information Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Compliance to further build out commercial infrastructure, systems, and processes. Key areas of responsibility include business analytics, market landscape assessments, sales forecasting and targeting, data strategy and management, vendor evaluation, CRM, incentive compensation, fleet, sales reimbursement, and eCommerce enablement.

As we prepare for our launch of Anaphylm, the incumbent must thrive in a high-growth, fast-evolving environment where solving unforeseen challenges and navigating ambiguity are daily expectations. The ideal candidate is a solutions-oriented leader who can operate with agility, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. As a strategic thought partner, the incumbent will drive alignment with brand strategy and contribute meaningfully to commercial planning, launch execution, and long-term growth strategies ensuring operational excellence, a patient-first focus, and scalable systems to support Aquestive’s evolving clinical and commercial pipeline.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation of a clear framework of goals and tactics that result in a first-in-class commercial operations organization; including Data Analytics, Forecasting, Sales / Business operations, Commercial Systems and processes.
• Establish and maintain the analytics and operational infrastructure and processes for supporting the commercial business.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Commercial Officer, supporting executive decision-making through coordinating cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment on strategic priorities, and acting as a central point of communication and execution across the commercial organization.
• Develop a high performing and diverse team; attract, develop and retain talented individuals positioned to meet Aquestive’s commercial growth strategy.
• Utilize a data driven approach to provide insights to the CEO, CFO and  Commercial Leadership Team in support of current business and future opportunities.
• Partners with marketing in developing metrics surrounding promotional activities and creates timely reports that provide insight into the effectiveness of promotional response analyses by brand and customer segments / channels.
• Works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Patient Services, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Executive Leadership) to achieve department and company objectives.
• Delivers projects on time, meeting budgets and quality standards.

Data Analytics

Forecasting

Sales / Business Operations

Systems / Processes

Leadership, Influence and Communication

Qualifications :

Preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of Aquestive’s employment process, final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing.  Please Note :   Aquestive is a drug-free workplace and has a drug free workplace policy in place.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.  Expected Base salary range : $205,600.00 to $275,000.00 USD