Manager/Senior Manager Franchise Portfolio Management

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

The Manager/Senior Manager in Portfolio Management at Azurity plays a pivotal role within the Strategic Portfolio Management function, supporting the VP of Franchise Portfolio Management. This role contributes to the strategic planning and management of a balanced product portfolio across its lifecycle to meet franchise targets defined in Azurity’s 5-year financial model. The Manager/Senior Manager assists in ideating, selecting, and monitoring the development of franchise-specific assets that align with Azurity’s strategic criteria, ensuring integration of patient needs and market opportunities with internal technical capabilities. They provide insights to inform business development efforts and collaborate in crafting franchise strategies. The Manager/Senior Manager also participates in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, assisting in stages from product ideation through retirement, and supporting cross-functional teams in development, launch, enhancements, and decisions regarding product phase-outs or market discontinuation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic portfolio planning and management initiatives.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of franchise-specific assets in relevant therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with strategic criteria and market opportunities.
• Utilize data analysis and customer insights to contribute to the development of franchise strategies.
• Support the PLM process under the guidance of VP Franchise Portfolio Management, facilitating development, launch, and post-launch activities.
• Monitor product performance metrics, market trends, and competitive landscape to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to stage-gate criteria and timelines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to inform business development efforts to supplement internal portfolio initiatives.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations for portfolio reviews and strategic planning sessions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• PharmD or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Business Administration) preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Strong therapeutic knowledge within the franchise.
• Ability to conduct primary and secondary market research and develop Target Product Profiles (TPPs) of new product ideas.
• Experience in sales forecasting and financial modeling
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycle management and commercialization processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical and presentation tools.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.

 

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals