Commercial Operations Specialist – I
Location: Foster City, California
Country: United States
Category: Clinical Development and Operations
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 12, 2026
Job ID: 650778
Job Description
Commercial Operations Specialist - I
Pay: $43-$45 per hour
Duration: 3 months
Location: Foster City, CA
Job Description:
Fleet Operations
- Manage new vehicle orders and status of surplus vehicle assignments, state transfers, and vehicle disposals/remarketing requests with suppliers
- Audit Fleet data for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction
- Assist Fleet lead with driver compliance through review of driver records
- Monitor vehicle registration renewals for timeliness, escalate/notify Fleet lead of outstanding driver requirements for follow up with field leadership
- Generate routine Fleet reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
- Maintain Fleet-related sustainability reporting
Sample Operations
- Coordinate Sample Operations activities related to:
- Training verification
- Inventory reconciliation, audit preparation, and follow-ups
- Practitioner Authorization Change (PAC) forms and account updates in CRM
- Triage field inquiries as first line of support related to sample ordering, storage, accountability, and compliance
- Assist with investigation support and documentation compilation for:
- Sample discrepancies
- Loss/theft reports
- Regulatory or internal audit requests
Field Enablement
- Review exhibit and sponsorship escalations for:
- Completeness and policy alignment (letters of intent, agendas, required documentation)
- Date accuracy, cost accuracy, and lead-time requirements
- Monitor post-event attestation completion
- Track missing or late attestations, ensuring compliance closure for all events
- Licensing and Credentialing
- Escalation support to facilitate timely completion of jurisdiction submissions & renewals
Qualifications
- 6 years pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience (including internship experience)
- Field Sales or Commercial Operations experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with AI tools highly preferred (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
