Associate Director Early Stage Planning - US Biosimilars

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Our Team, Your Impact

The Associate Director, Early Stage Planning will support the continued growth of the U.S. biosimilars portfolio. Reporting to the Sr Dir Early Stage Biosimilars Strategy & Readiness, this role will serve as a key leader responsible for developing commercialization strategies for pipeline biosimilar assets during the pre-launch planning period, with primary responsibility spanning approximately T-24 to T-12 prior to anticipated FDA approval.

This individual will partner closely with pipeline strategy, commercial launch, market access, forecasting, insights & analytics, and finance teams to develop integrated go-to-market scenarios for future biosimilar launches. The role will focus on shaping commercialization strategy through scenario planning, market assessment, pricing and access evaluations, customer segmentation, and strategic readiness activities to support successful launch planning and portfolio growth.

The ideal candidate will possess strong pharmaceutical commercial experience with prior exposure to market access and/or pricing strategy. Previous experience in biosimilars is a plus. Success in this role will require a highly collaborative and adaptable leader capable of integrating cross-functional insights into actionable commercialization recommendations.

Position is based in Parsippany, New Jersey; remote candidates may be considered based on business needs, with Parsippany, NJ location preferred.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

•    Lead commercialization strategy development for pipeline biosimilar assets during the T-24 to T-12 pre-launch planning period.

•    Partner cross-functionally with pipeline strategy, commercial launch, market access, forecasting, insights & analytics, and finance teams to support integrated launch readiness planning.

•    Support the development of Key Business Questions (KBQs) for pipeline assets and coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure appropriate insights and analyses are generated to inform strategic decision making.

•    Develop and refine commercialization scenarios for market access and pricing approach, customer targeting, channel dynamics, and specialty pull-through considerations.

•    Translate market research, forecasting assumptions, competitive intelligence, and customer insights into actionable commercialization recommendations and go-to-market strategies.

•    Facilitate strategic discussions related to access dynamics, pricing architecture, reimbursement considerations, specialty market development, and customer segmentation.

•    Develop executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations for senior leadership to support commercialization planning and launch readiness decisions.

•    Partner closely with Value & Access teams to align on strategic direction, scenario evaluation, and commercialization execution planning.

•    Support the transition of commercialization strategies and recommendations to launch execution teams beginning approximately T-12 prior to anticipated launch.

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

•    Minimum of 7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry required.

•    Demonstrated exposure to U.S. market access and/or pricing strategy required.

Experience preferred:

•    Prior experience in commercialization strategy, market access, pricing strategy, pipeline planning, launch strategy, forecasting, specialty commercialization, or related strategic commercial functions strongly preferred.

•    Biosimilar experience is a plus but not required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

•    Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities with ability to integrate cross-functional inputs into commercialization recommendations.

•    Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively within matrixed organizations.

•    Strong executive communication and presentation skills with experience developing strategic recommendations for senior leadership.

•    Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to develop polished, executive level presentations.

•    Highly collaborative, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

•    Limited domestic travel throughout the US ( Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $154,160 – $192,700 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

How We’ll Take Care of You

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

· Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.

· Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.

· Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.

· Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.

· Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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