LEO Pharma · 9 hours ago
Associate Director, Business Development & New Product Planning
LEO Pharma is a global leader in medical dermatology, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Business Development & New Product Planning. This role involves leading commercial assessments and analyses for new products, optimizing their potential value for patients and stakeholders, and ensuring successful commercialization within Region North America.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead lifecycle management for portfolio assets from a Region NA perspective, project managing key workstreams and driving key activities in collaboration with medical and commercial
Build robust business cases for new product development and lifecycle management initiatives, incorporating revenue projections, pricing strategies, and market access considerations for the US and Canada, working closely with market access and analytics/forecasting
Drive project management of early clinical-stage assets, representing Region NA and sitting on key decision making teams
Contribute to the development of regional launch strategies and tactical plans for new products and line extensions
Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscape, unmet needs, and emerging trends within dermatology for Region NA
Utilize various data sources and methodologies (e.g., secondary research, market reports, claims data, competitor intelligence, etc.) to size market opportunities and forecast future market potential
Develop detailed market landscape assessments, including competitor profiling, SWOT analysis, and treatment algorithms, incorporating market dynamics (e.g., national access, reimbursement)
Foster strong collaborative relationships with Business Development, Market Access, and Analytics/Forecasting teams within North America to ensure alignment on market assessments, product development strategies, and launch plans
Work closely with global early asset team, and global development / medical, providing regional expertise / perspectives, and ensuring alignment
Flexibly support other priority projects and analyses as needed within Region NA
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical/medical industry experience or related consulting experience
Strong level of scientific acumen; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Understanding of sales and marketing requirements, and key commercial processes
Ability to be strategic and prioritize key projects to deliver with optimal impact
Ability to think holistically and align complementary commercial insights
Ability to recognize and obtain actionable insights
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, influence, and manage cross-functional projects and teams with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership
Strong strategic and analytical skills to frame issues, interpret data, conduct accurate analyses, and apply creative approaches to problem-solving
Strong financial acumen with experience generating forecasts and business cases
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to establish logical flow and key points to realize objectives
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point required
Ability to handle confidential information and data with the upmost care and demonstration of highest ethical standards
Preferred
Advanced degree: particularly PhD, MD, or Masters degree preferred
Direct experience in commercial strategy, new product planning or commercial assessment preferred
Familiarity with US market access and reimbursement landscape strongly preferred, experience with Canada as well would be a plus
Company
LEO Pharma
LEO Pharma is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in medical dermatology.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$532.79MKey Investors
Nordic Capital
2021-03-23Private Equity· $532.79M
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