Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
Remote Opportunity - Open to candidates anywhere in the greater United States
SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Associate Director, New Product Planning is to collaborate with key US and HQ stakeholders to achieve the Focused Innovator Strategy. This includes working with US and HQ counterparts to support the acceleration and development of corporate business development initiatives and pipeline assets. Reporting to the Lundbeck US Vice President Strategy & Portfolio Management and working closely with Director of NPP and Pricing, the successful person in this role will provide commercial assessments, input and guidance to ensure innovative, differentiated products that meet unmet patient needs and gain broad market access in highly complex and competitive markets.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
New Product Planning Team
Supports global New Product Planning, US Forecasting, and Business Development through the effective assessment of internal pipeline and external asset opportunities for US launchIn partnership with the Director, NPP and Pricing develops comprehensive insights into market size and opportunities, competitive overview and landscape, payer environment, unmet needs, and ongoing competitive intelligence for the disease areas in scopeCoordinating with the Director, New Product Planning and Pricing, identifies key customers, KOLs and patient advocacy organizations, and meet with them, as needed, to help assess opportunities for assigned late-stage lifecycle products.Informs and guides market research to understand the opportunity size and market potentialProvides assessment of launch and in-market budget and promotion assumptions for opportunities to realize their potentialCollaborates cross-functionally to understand upsides and risks related to high-potential opportunitiesWorking with key stakeholders within Medical, Marketing, and HQ stakeholders, guide the development of launch plans for pipeline assets
Strategic Partnerships
Establishes and effectively collaborates with global business development, global new product planning and across US functions including Commercial, Medical and othersPartners closely with US NPP and Pricing lead to ensure pricing, market access, and GTN assumptions are taken into account for each caseCollaborate with members of the R&D and Medical organization to ensure appropriate TPP development specifically clinical trial endpoints
Cross-Functional US Teams
To ensure stakeholder buy-in and data-driven decision making, develops and nurtures strong working relationships with a broad range of medical, marketing, market access, forecasting, finance, and business development colleaguesProvides direction as needed/requested to matrix project teams. Develops and recommends the prioritization of complex objectivesDevelops and monitors metrics and key success indicators. Proactively identifies and recommends solutions to obstacles.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Accredited bachelor's degreeMinimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry OR within a consulting company, research or educational institution supporting the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industrywith at least 4 years working or consulting fora Commercial organization.Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Proven success in developing clear, actionable steps aligned to overall business strategyCollaborative team player with ability to build trusted partnerships, manage stakeholders and meet shared objectivesAnalytical with the ability to produce actionable strategic and innovative insightsAbility to use informed, sound judgment; and make timely, effective, educated and sound decisions; at times under conditions of uncertaintyImpactful oral and written communication skills with ability to persuade and influence othersAccepts clear responsibility and accountability for results
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited bachelor's degree in marketing or related field or an Accredited MBASignificant Marketing experience from that role directly or a closely affiliated roleRelevant experience within pharma (market access, business development, sales)International/Global experience
TRAVEL:
Willingness/Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $175,000 - $205,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance,and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan.Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.#LI-LM1$# LI-LM1, #LI-Remote
Why Lundbeck
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