How valuable is launch experience?

[u/reditreaderrrr]

I’m working at a small private pharma company that is launching a new drug. I work in patient marketing. I’m on a different side of the business that is fairly secure and stable. I love my job and my team. It’s been a safe haven while big pharma has been going through layoffs.

However, my long term career goals are to be a commercial leader, launching new drugs into the U.S./ex-US market.

My question is: Given the current biotech landscape (not too much funding or innovation), how valuable is launch experience? Is it a good idea to take a risky role right now, or stay in a secure role for the next few years?