Director, New Product Planning (NPP)

Role: Commercial strategy lead supporting early-stage biopharma portfolio development, focusing on market positioning, product profiling, and lifecycle planning. Responsibilities: develop market assessments, co-lead product teams through clinical phases with internal partners (clinical, research, regulatory, CMC, commercial), oversee market research initiatives, and monitor competitive landscapes to inform portfolio decisions. Requirements: bachelor's degree (advanced science preferred), 8-10+ years in pharma or consulting with experience in commercial roles such as NPP, market research, or specialty marketing; knowledge of neuroscience a plus. Skills: strong cross-functional influence, leadership presence, analytical mindset, proficiency with secondary research tools, excellent communication, and strategic planning. High-value specifics: experience in neuroscience therapeutics, early to mid-stage development, commercial planning, and market research. Work setup: hybrid model based in Waltham, MA, with ~10% travel; role involves significant cross-functional interaction and strategic input.