Vice President, Commercial Operations

About the role

Kyverna Therapeutics is seeking a strategic, execution‑oriented Vice President of Commercial Operations to build and lead a world‑class commercial operations organization. This senior leader will support the launch and commercialization of innovative cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, working closely with the Commercial Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Design and scale the Commercial Operations function from pre‑commercial to full commercial stage.
• Partner with leadership to develop launch strategies, go‑to‑market models, field deployment plans, and operational infrastructure.
• Lead launch readiness activities including territory alignment, incentive compensation, CRM implementation, analytics, and reporting.
• Oversee field operations: sales force sizing, structure, targeting, call planning, and performance analytics.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to drive data‑informed decision‑making.
• Support long‑range planning, annual operating planning, and commercial forecasting.
• Ensure operational excellence across CRM systems, field tools, data governance, and commercial technologies.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading commercial operations in biotechnology or specialty therapeutics.
• Proven track record in launch preparation for cell therapy, CAR‑T, rare disease, or autoimmune products.
• Deep understanding of buy‑and‑bill reimbursement models and complex patient journeys.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution capability.

Required skills

• CRM systems implementation and management
• Analytics and reporting tools
• Forecasting methodologies