Associate Director, Strategic Products and Portfolio Planning

Role Summary

Associate Director, Strategic Projects and Portfolio Planning will serve as a key strategic advisor within the Commercial Strategy and Marketing Operations & Excellence team, shaping long-term portfolio priorities and driving initiatives that position the business for sustainable growth. The role combines strategic foresight with analytical rigor to influence senior leadership decisions and accelerate commercial excellence. It requires thriving in fast-paced environments, navigating ambiguity, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

Location

Morristown, NJ

Responsibilities

• Analytics & Insights: Design and implement analytics on business performance and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions; synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable insights; establish and maintain metrics, data sets, and KPIs; 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; partner with senior leadership to define portfolio priorities and evaluate new opportunities; develop market assessments and strategic presentations.
• 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; deliver scenario analyses and insights to shape decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships across sales, market access, marketing, and finance 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 to implementation; manage complex projects with multiple workstreams; develop clear project plans with milestones and accountability; bring structure to ambiguous problems.
• Communication & Influence: Create executive-level narratives that distill analyses into actionable recommendations; influence decision-makers through data storytelling and business case development; act as a thought leader in strategic conversations at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.