A pharma company in Connecticut is seeking a new Associate Director, New Product Planning for a remote role, focusing on commercial assessments, competitive intelligence, and cross-functional insights to support pipeline and market planning.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
- Setting: Remote
Responsibilities:
- Conduct commercial assessments of new targets to inform strategic decision-making
- Lead competitive intelligence initiatives, including congress coverage, workshops, and ongoing competitive monitoring
- Develop forward-looking competitive intelligence perspectives for pipeline programs and future market dynamics
- Maintain and update competitive profiles, including product positioning, development timelines, and launch sequencing
- Partner with external agencies and internal stakeholders to execute competitive intelligence projects and support budget-related coordination
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or consulting
- Experience conducting commercial assessments across disease areas and emerging therapeutic targets
- Strong understanding of commercial drivers and market dynamics, supported by credible research sources
- Experience developing executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership
- Experience leading competitive intelligence initiatives, including competitive landscape monitoring and cross-functional workshops
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with maintaining a Competitive Intelligence SharePoint site
- Experience managing external vendors, including purchase orders, payment processing, and master service agreements
- Experience coordinating with Finance on budget tracking and forecasting