Executive Director, Strategic Projects

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH.

Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).

Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.

Executive Director, Strategic Projects

Position Overview:

The Executive Director, Strategic Projects is strategic partner and advisor to the Commercial Leadership Team, responsible for driving alignment, execution, and operational excellence across commercial functions including Marketing, Sales, Thought Leader Liaisons, Market Access, Patient Access, Commercial Strategy & Operations, Government Affairs and Meetings & Events. This role ensures clarity and momentum for key priorities and innovation opportunities, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and leads high-impact strategic initiatives that support business objectives and accelerate growth.

This is an office-based role, either in Conshohocken, PA or Waltham, MA. Reports into Chief Commercial Officer and collaborates closely with Marketing, Sales, Thought Leader Liaisons, Market Access, Patient Access, Commercial Strategy & Operations, Government Affairs and Meetings & Events.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Lead or support high-priority commercial projects, innovation initiatives, or transformation programs.
• Translate CLT decisions into actionable plans and monitor progress against goals.
• Prepare briefs, analyses, and recommendations as needed to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise between Commercial and cross-functional partners (Finance, Medical, HR, Legal, IT, etc.) to ensure alignment, escalate as needed and/or remove barriers to execution.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration to support timely execution of key priorities and projects.

Operational Excellence

• Support the execution of key organizational processes (e.g., governance implementation, brand planning processes, quarterly tactical execution reviews, financial planning processes etc.)
• Partner with internal teams to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable operational improvements.

Executive Communications & Meeting Facilitation

• Lead development of high-impact materials and presentations for executive forums, Board reports, and leadership communications.
• Organize and facilitate key commercial meetings, ensuring agendas are focused and decisions are documented and actionable.

Leadership of Priority Projects and Innovation Initiatives

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure adequate allocation of resources to successfully deliver outcomes.

• Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team progress.
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment.
• Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and risks.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively.

• Monitor project progress using KPIs and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project reports to CLT.
• Evaluate project outcomes to identify lessons learned.
• Recommend improvements to processes for future projects.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, marketing, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

• Typically 8–15+ years of experience in commercial strategy, operations, consulting, or leadership roles within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Experience in MASH and / or with related specialists, commercial operations and leading strategic initiatives preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline and execution focus.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, team and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives as well as managing complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead change management and resolve conflict.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with competing priorities.

Ideal Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complexity and provide clarity to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Drives outcomes with a bias for action and accountability.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based; 25-30% travel.
• Requires flexibility to meet tight deadlines or resolve critical issues.

Madrigal’s Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus and equity. Our equity offers meaningful opportunity allowing our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.

All employees receive equity, which we believe reinforces our ownership culture. Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs and market demands.  As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position, applicable to all candidates, is $275,850 - $337,150 per year.  We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.  

Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans. We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings. In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family. The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. 

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Madrigal. Madrigal will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Madrigal will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Madrigal and the agency has been established. 

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted through our Madrigal Careers site. 

Please be aware that we have received reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Hiring Managers, seeking to engage with job candidates through fraudulent online advertisements or job posting sites. These unauthorized individuals are using Madrigal’s name and logo in an attempt to solicit up-front fees and obtain personal information from interested job candidates. Please know that Madrigal does not conduct interviews via text or in chat rooms; conduct interviews via Skype, RingCentral or solely via telephone; charge candidates an advance fee of any kind (e.g., fees for purchasing equipment); nor does it offer positions of employment without undergoing a thorough recruiting process.  

Please also note that any correspondence with regard to employment would come from an authorized madrigalpharma.com email address or from an email address from one of our trusted search firm partners. We are aware that incorrect/fraudulent email addresses, with Madrigal misspelled, have been utilized in these most recent fraud attempts. If you receive unsolicited employment offers from people claiming to work for or on behalf of Madrigal, we recommend that you: do not respond to their questions; do not open any attachments; and do not click on any hyperlinks. Any questions regarding the legitimacy of job-related contacts can be directed to [email protected].