Senior Manager, Product Strategy Lead

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We are currently seeking a visionary Product Strategy Senior Manager to join our Drug Product Development Team, driving strategic product initiatives with a focus on integrating early commercial insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring a patient-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Early Commercial Insight Integration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring commercial insights into the R&D pipeline, enhancing the commercial viability of new assets from the early stages of development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams across Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Product Development (e.g., formulation, packaging, devices), and CMC to define and execute product strategies. Partner with Business Development to identify strategic external partnerships.
• Patient-Centric Approach: Leverage patient insights, real-world evidence, and health economics research to integrate patient needs into product design targets. Incorporate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and social determinants of health (SDoH).
• Technological & Digital Adaptation: Assess technology landscapes, define investment strategies, and manage a technology and innovation database. Incorporate digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Strategic Financial Modeling: Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making for product presentations, investment strategies, and technology adoption.
• Market Analysis: Perform comprehensive market analyses to evaluate competitive landscapes, industry trends, and opportunities for differentiation and growth.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in bioscience, pharmaceutical science, or engineering (mechanical, biomedical, chemical) with 12 years of experience, or MS with 9 years. Advanced degree holders with less experience may also be considered. An MS degree in business management is a plus.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of drug delivery device technologies, drug product development, and/or healthcare market dynamics. Familiarity with industry trends, market dynamics, and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Core Competencies: Strategic agility, scenario planning, and effective navigation of ambiguity. Strong leadership and analytical skills. Ability to integrate scientific and commercial discussions into actionable strategies.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
• Other Dimensions:
  • Understanding of design thinking principles for early technology and concept development.
  • Comfort with adaptive product planning to balance long-term strategies with emerging data and insights.
  • Strong decision-making and communication skills for presenting recommendations to matrix teams and senior leaders.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $138,190 - $167,457

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employ