Director, New Product Planning & Commercial Diligence

Role: Lead commercial diligence and strategic assessment of external opportunities to support acquisitions and pipeline advancement in rare disease therapeutics. Responsibilities: evaluate market potential, unmet needs, pricing, and competitive landscape; coordinate cross-functional inputs; develop commercial investment theses and recommendations; serve as Commercial Lead on asset strategy teams for acquired assets, shaping integrated development and commercialization plans. Requirements: bachelor’s in life sciences or business, 10+ years in biotech/pharma, with experience in product planning, business development, forecasting, or market access; strong scientific/clinical understanding, quantitative skills, and cross-functional leadership. HighValue: rare disease focus, international experience preferred, U.S. commercial expertise required, involvement in asset assessments, lifecycle planning, and commercialization strategy. WorkSetup: on-site in San Diego, with up to 30% domestic/international travel.