Associate Director, New Product Planning

Rapport Therapeutics•Boston, MA

1d•$205,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, New Product Planning is a key member of cross-functional program teams, providing market insights, research, and analysis to inform the commercial strategy for pipeline assets from early discovery and clinical development through launch readiness. This individual will conduct market research and build rigorous forecasts, lead commercial opportunity assessments, and translate clinical, scientific, and market data into actionable strategic recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with strategic business judgment, and thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments typical of early-stage assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech commercial strategy, new product planning, or life sciences management consulting
Demonstrated expertise in building and defending complex forecasting models (Excel-based; familiarity with forecasting software a plus)
Strong track record of leading or contributing to commercial opportunity assessments, market sizing, and competitive intelligence analyses
Life science consulting experience (e.g., strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, or pharma-focused advisory) strongly preferred
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex data clearly to senior leadership
Experience working cross-functionally across R&D, Medical, Commercial, and Finance

Nice To Haves

MBA, MPH, or advanced life sciences degree is a plus
Therapeutic area experience in neurology and/or psychiatry is a plus

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and continuously refine multi-year commercial forecasts (epidemiology-based and analog-based) for pipeline assets across multiple indications and geographies
Develop patient flow, market share, and pricing/access models to support investment decisions, licensing evaluations, and portfolio prioritization
Stress-test forecast assumptions through sensitivity analyses and scenario planning; clearly communicate key drivers, risks, and uncertainty ranges
Lead end-to-end opportunity assessments for early- and mid-stage pipeline assets, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, unmet need evaluation, and target product profile (TPP) development through combination of primary and desktop research, and manage primary market research (physician, patient, payer) to inform positioning and forecast assumptions; manage relationships with external vendors/consultants
Partner with Discovery, Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Market Access to evaluate indication sequencing, target population definition, and differentiation strategy
Synthesize primary and secondary market research (KOL interviews, payer/provider surveys, syndicated data) into clear quantitative and qualitative outputs to guide investment and program-level decisions
Support in-licensing, out-licensing, and M&A due diligence with commercial assessments and valuation inputs
Prepare materials for governance forums (portfolio reviews, program committees, board updates), presenting complex analyses in a clear, concise, and decision-ready format
Contribute to long-range portfolio planning, identifying lifecycle opportunities, and informing R&D prioritization. Subject matter expert on market dynamics, TPP, and associated revenue opportunity for assigned programs.
Partner closely with R&D program teams to provide commercial input into program-level decision models (e.g., go/no-go criteria, indication sequencing, trial design trade-offs, target product profile refinement), ensuring commercial assumptions and market realities are reflected in development strategy
Represent the commercial perspective on program teams and governance forums, translating clinical development scenarios into commercial implications (revenue impact, competitive positioning, market access considerations) to inform R&D investment decisions
Serve as a thought partner to Discovery, Development, Finance, and future Commercial teams throughout asset lifecycle planning
Experienced in managing relationships with external vendors and consultants supporting market research and forecasting workstreams