Associate Director, New Product Commercialization
About The Position
The Associate Director, New Product Commercialization supports the development of early commercial strategy and conducts opportunity assessments and competitive analysis for emerging precision genetic therapies and technologies. The role leads analyses that provide commercial insights on projects from target identification and discovery through clinical proof-of-concept. It also leads commercial assessments of external opportunities in partnership with Business Development and serves as the commercial lead on select program teams. Working closely with Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Business Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial functions, and external vendors, the Associate Director contributes to early strategic analysis and approaches for Sarepta programs. The role presents findings broadly across the organization, including to senior management. The position is hybrid, with work onsite at a Sarepta facility in the United States and/or attendance at company-sponsored in-person events from time to time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a related field.
- 10 or more years of related experience, or an MBA with 8 or more years of related experience.
- Prior biotech or pharmaceutical strategic experience, with a track record of accountability, urgency, and cross-functional leadership.
- Experience evaluating commercial opportunities for therapies targeting rare or ultra-rare diseases.
- Experience representing the commercial function on program teams.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to synthesize complex, disparate information.
- Ability to leverage deep customer and market insights to inform R&D decisions and develop patient- and physician-centric strategies.
- Experience leading or contributing to competitive intelligence efforts, including landscape assessments and synthesis of competitor insights for strategic decision-making.
- Experience managing project budgets and external vendors, and prioritizing resources across multiple initiatives.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple functions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- MBA degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead collaborative development and refinement of market assessments covering diseases, patients, current treatments, and unmet needs.
- Lead competitive intelligence efforts, including ongoing assessment of the R&D landscape and synthesis of competitor insights to inform program and portfolio strategy.
- Lead cross-functional development of target product profiles and validate their commercial potential through research into external stakeholders’ perspectives.
- Represent the commercial function on select program teams, shape program strategy, and ensure commercial considerations inform key development decisions.
- Translate insights from internal scientific experts and external opinion leaders into clear, actionable strategies for assets.
- Understand and communicate reimbursement, genetic diagnosis, and product differentiation requirements for successful commercialization.
- Engage key external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, prescribing physicians, patients, and payers, and incorporate their perspectives into program development plans.
- Partner with Commercial Operations and Manufacturing to develop integrated forecasts.
- Support opportunity assessments for Business Development, target selection, and pipeline investment decisions.
- Collaborate with Research to identify genetic targets for Sarepta’s platform technologies.
- Manage project budgets and external vendors supporting market research and strategic analyses, allocating resources efficiently across priorities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Sarepta offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
- Benefits and work-life resources are designed to support physical and emotional wellness, financial wellness, and caregivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
