Associate Director, Strategic Products and Portfolio Planning

Role Summary

Associate Director, Strategic Products and Portfolio Planning. Location: Morristown, NJ. The role acts as a key strategic advisor within the Commercial Strategy and Marketing Operations & Excellence team, shaping long-term portfolio priorities and driving initiatives to position the business for sustainable growth. Partner with senior leadership to influence decisions through strategic foresight and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Analytics & Insights
  • Design and implement analytics on business performance and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
  • Synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable commercial and market insights.
  • Establish and maintain metrics, data sets, and KPIs to provide leadership with real-time visibility.
  • Collaborate across functions on analytics projects, including competitive intelligence and business performance tracking.
• Strategic Thinking
  • Lead strategic assessments of market trends, competitive landscape, and portfolio performance to inform commercial strategy.
  • Partner with senior leadership to define portfolio priorities and evaluate new opportunities.
  • Develop market assessments and strategic presentations that provide comprehensive views of business performance and growth potential.
• Senior Leadership Support
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on strategic and analytic projects.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations for business reviews and leadership meetings.
  • Anticipate leadership needs and proactively deliver scenario analyses and insights that shape decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong relationships across sales, market access, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment on data and strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional working groups to address complex business challenges and drive consensus.
• Project Management & Execution
  • Lead high-priority strategic initiatives from concept through implementation.
  • Manage complex projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
  • Develop clear project plans with milestones, deliverables, and accountability.
  • Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous business problems.
• Communication & Influence
  • Create compelling, executive-level narratives that distill complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
  • Influence decision-makers through data storytelling and business case development.
  • Act as a thought leader, challenging assumptions and shaping strategic conversations at the highest levels.

Qualifications

About You

• 2–4 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, with exposure to pharmaceutical/healthcare projects preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, market assessment, strategic planning, and competitive intelligence.
• Proven ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable portfolio strategies.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Exceptional project management capabilities with experience driving strategic initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and analytical tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Language

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.