Associate Director, Field Deployment & Incentive Compensation

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. We are seeking a strategic and analytical Associate Director of Field Deployment & Incentive Compensation to lead critical initiatives across our commercial organization. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the Sr. Director of Field Excellence, and field leadership, driving performance optimization through thoughtful analysis, planning, and execution. The ideal candidate combines a passion for data with a strong understanding of targeting & alignment, incentive compensation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sales force operations analysis, including sizing, alignment, targeting, and call planning, to optimize field effectiveness. Partner closely with Field Leadership and HR to design, implement, and manage incentive compensation plans for all customer-facing teams. Ensure timely and accurate IC reporting and payouts, working in alignment with Finance to meet budgetary and payroll standards. Provide strategic and ad hoc analytical support to Sales VPs, Directors, and Managers to inform field decision-making and drive commercial success. Collaborate with the Marketing and Commercial Analytics teams to evaluate promotional effectiveness and optimize resource allocation. Monitor performance vs. plan and recommend adjustments to field operations strategies, including targeting, alignment, call plans, and IC design (modeling). Navigate and resolve ambiguity with a problem-solving mindset and proactive approach. Uphold and model the company's core values, operating with integrity and adhering to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of relevant experience within a biopharma organization or consulting firm supporting the healthcare industry, with a strong track record in dynamic, results-oriented environments. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within a biopharma organization or consulting firm supporting the healthcare industry with a significant focus on IC design and administration Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales planning and analytics, including hands-on incentive compensation design and execution. Prior experience supporting specialty and hospital-based sales teams is highly preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights. Collaborative and flexible team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and can adapt to evolving business needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Both efficient and succinct in verbal and written communications/ deliverables; able to distill complex analysis into meaningful insights and conclusions for an executive audience Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high levels of ambiguity. Ability to source, manipulate and analyze data using standard tools (Excel, Power BI) to effectively present and defend analysis Strong Project / Deliverable Management

• ability to deliver moderately complex analytical investigations and cross-functional projects with limited guidance Vendor Management
• experience leading and/or managing data analytics vendors Foresight / Anticipatory Thinking
• ability to anticipate evolving business or team needs and develop solutions #

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Pay Range:

In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $189,000

• $231,000 per year.

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do

• all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers.

We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning:

How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process. Here are some ways to check for authenticity: We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Associate Director, Field Deployment & Incentive Compensation 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Radnor, PA Hybrid work $189,000

• $231,000 a year
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• $231,000 a year
• Full-time Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Associate Director of Field Deployment & Incentive Compensation to lead critical initiatives across our commercial organization. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the Sr. Director of Field Excellence, and field leadership, driving performance optimization through thoughtful analysis, planning, and execution. The ideal candidate combines a passion for data with a strong understanding of targeting & alignment, incentive compensation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sales force operations analysis, including sizing, alignment, targeting, and call planning, to optimize field effectiveness. Partner closely with Field Leadership and HR to design, implement, and manage incentive compensation plans for all customer-facing teams. Ensure timely and accurate IC reporting and payouts, working in alignment with Finance to meet budgetary and payroll standards. Provide strategic and ad hoc analytical support to Sales VPs, Directors, and Managers to inform field decision-making and drive commercial success. Collaborate with the Marketing and Commercial Analytics teams to evaluate promotional effectiveness and optimize resource allocation. Monitor performance vs. plan and recommend adjustments to field operations strategies, including targeting, alignment, call plans, and IC design (modeling). Navigate and resolve ambiguity with a problem-solving mindset and proactive approach. Uphold and model the company's core values, operating with integrity and adhering to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of relevant experience within a biopharma organization or consulting firm supporting the healthcare industry, with a strong track record in dynamic, results-oriented environments. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within a biopharma organization or consulting firm supporting the healthcare industry with a significant focus on IC design and administration Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales planning and analytics, including hands-on incentive compensation design and execution. Prior experience supporting specialty and hospital-based sales teams is highly preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights. Collaborative and flexible team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and can adapt to evolving business needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Both efficient and succinct in verbal and written communications/ deliverables; able to distill complex analysis into meaningful insights and conclusions for an executive audience Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high levels of ambiguity. Ability to source, manipulate and analyze data using standard tools (Excel, Power BI) to effectively present and defend analysis Strong Project / Deliverable Management

• ability to deliver moderately complex analytical investigations and cross-functional projects with limited guidance Vendor Management
• experience leading and/or managing data analytics vendors Foresight / Anticipatory Thinking
• ability to anticipate evolving business or team needs and develop solutions #

LI-HYBRID

Pay Range:

In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $189,000

• $231,000 per year.

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do

• all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers.

We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Fraud Warning:

How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process. Here are some ways to check for authenticity: We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer