Director, Partner Markets Business Operations

The role can be based in the US or in Switzerland.

Build the Future of Incyte Across the World

At Incyte, we are entering an exciting new chapter of international growth.

While our direct affiliates continue to expand, our Partner Markets business has become one of the largest and most strategic contributors to our International organization. Covering regions across Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and other emerging markets, this business connects innovative science with patients around the world through trusted commercial partnerships.

As our portfolio grows and new launches accelerate, so does our ambition.

We are looking for a strategic leader who enjoys building, shaping and connecting organizations.

Someone who sees complexity as an opportunity.

Someone who can transform data into decisions, strategy into execution, and partnerships into long-term growth.

If you enjoy working internationally, influencing without authority and helping shape the future of a rapidly expanding business, we'd like to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

Partner Markets represents one of the fastest growing and most profitable areas of Incyte International.

Every forecast influences manufacturing.

Every launch shapes future patient access.

Every strategic decision impacts dozens of countries simultaneously.

As Director, Partner Markets Business Operations, you will help define how our International Partner Markets organization evolves over the coming years.

Working alongside senior leaders across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Market Access, Finance and our external partners, you will create the operational framework that enables sustainable international growth.

This is a highly visible position with significant exposure across the organization and a genuine opportunity to influence how Incyte brings innovation to patients worldwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic and Operational Forecasting for Partner Markets Business
• Develop and manage advanced operational forecasting capability, consolidating partner forecasts and orders for supply and financial planning purposes.
• Develop advanced analytical and reporting capabilities to monitor and plan in-market, to-market, and partner inventory levels, reinforcing confidence in forecasts.
• Integrate regulatory and market access milestones into forecasting processes.
• In partnership with Partner Directors, develop and lead advanced long-range and strategic forecasting for in-line and pipeline products.
• Ensures cross-functional alignment between internal and external stakeholders (Partner Markets business unit, Regulatory, Supply Chain, International Business Units, etc) and partners to ensure that forecasts and plans with partners are well managed and monitored.
• Lead Pipeline evaluation, planning, and preparation activities for Partner Markets
• In partnership with International Business Units, develop framework to evaluate, plan, and prepare pipeline products for introduction across partner markets footprint.
• Monitor development programs to ensure integration of Partner Market country needs into development and launch plans.
• Coordinate market research/exploration activities for input into development / launch readiness plans.
• Create product compendium including all necessary information to conduct opportunity assessments and contract pipeline assets.
• Develop and leads opportunity assessments and forecasting for pipeline assets.
• Lead Partner Governance and Cross-functional activities for Partner Markets
• Coordinates and leads formal governance interactions with partners (Operating and Steering committees), ensuring that contractual obligations are met and agreed actions are triaged, managed and monitored.
• Leads functional interaction with cross-functional departments on behalf of Partner Markets (PV, Quality, Tech Ops, Regulatory, Compliance, etc), ensuring that an enterprise view of partnerships is maintained and communicated.
• Coordinate and Lead Reporting and Communication for Partner Markets
• Coordinate and lead development of Business Review, Operating Plan, Executive Update, Playbooks, and other materials for use in Internal meetings.
• Partner with International Business Operations to lead bespoke analysis/projects requiring Partner Markets inputs.
• Develop communication plan to inform internal stakeholders on Partner Markets plans, successes, and challenges.

What You will Bring

• Significant experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in international business, commercial operations, business planning or strategic operations.
• Strong forecasting, business planning or commercial analytics expertise across multiple markets.
• Experience supporting international product launches and pipeline planning.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across global organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• International mindset with experience collaborating across diverse cultures and healthcare systems.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Why Join Incyte?

This is more than an operational leadership role.

It is an opportunity to help shape one of the most dynamic and strategically important businesses within Incyte International.

You will work alongside experienced international leaders, influence decisions that impact patients across multiple continents, and contribute to expanding access to innovative therapies around the world.

As Incyte continues to grow, so will the opportunities to build, innovate and leave a lasting impact.