Associate Director, New Product Planning

Role: Associate Director, New Product Planning at Rapport Therapeutics, focusing on early-stage pipeline assets in neurology and psychiatry, notably the lead program RAP-219 for focal epilepsy, PGTCS, and bipolar disorder. Responsibilities: conduct market research, build and refine multi-year commercial forecasts, lead opportunity assessments including market sizing and competitive analyses, and support strategic decision-making for in-licensing, M&A, and portfolio planning. Collaborate closely with R&D, Medical, Regulatory, and Finance teams to integrate commercial insights into development and commercialization strategies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years in pharma/biotech commercial strategy, product planning, or management consulting; expertise in forecasting models, market research, and competitive intelligence; strong analytical, financial, and communication skills; experience working cross-functionally; therapeutic area experience in neurology/psychiatry preferred. Work setup: hybrid in Boston, with onsite Monday-Wednesday, travel ~20%. The role has a strategic, cross-functional scope with emphasis on early clinical assets in a fast-moving, innovative environment.