Director, New Product Planning

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the commercial lead on cross-functional development teams for pipeline assets (typically pre-IND through Ph3).
• Develop and refine Target Product Profiles (TPPs) in collaboration with R&D and Medical teams to ensure alignment with future market needs.
• Lead indication prioritization, market segmentation, and asset positioning strategies based on market research, competitive intelligence, and unmet need analysis.
• Conduct market opportunity assessments, including epidemiology modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to inform pipeline investment and lifecycle planning.
• Translate clinical development strategies into early commercial strategies, including differentiation, access considerations, and value proposition framing.
• Collaborate with Global and Regional Market Access to shape early pricing and reimbursement strategies.
• Partner with Corporate Development on licensing and M&A due diligence for pipeline expansion opportunities.
• Lead external vendor management for primary and secondary market research, forecasting, and analytics support.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees on development-stage investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceuticals, including new product planning, marketing, management consulting, or strategic planning.
• Experience supporting early development programs (preclinical-Ph2) required; Ph3 or launch experience a plus.
• Experience in Dermatology, Oncology, Immunology preferred.
• Deep market knowledge, analytical rigor, and strategic foresight to assess the clinical and commercial viability of assets.
• Strong business acumen and experience conducting market assessments, forecasting, or opportunity valuation.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, especially with R&D, Medical, and Market Access stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, drive alignment, and synthesize complex information into clear strategic recommendations.

Nice to Have

• Ph3 or launch experience in biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience in Dermatology, Oncology, Immunology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceuticals.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range of $171,000 to $209,000, with potential variation based on location and experience.
• Participation in the Annual Performance Bonus Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.