Lead Associate, Portfolio Analyst

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited•Princeton, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Portfolio will support the development and execution of the North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, Biosimilars, and Injectable Generics. The role is responsible for evaluating new product opportunities, assessing market attractiveness, supporting regulatory and development pathway strategies, and building business cases to drive portfolio growth. Working closely with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, and Business Development teams, the incumbent will provide strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to support product selection, lifecycle management, and long-term portfolio planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical portfolio strategy, product management, business development, or commercial strategy.
Experience working with biosimilars, injectable products, and/or value-added medicines portfolios.
Strong understanding of 505(b)(2) regulatory pathways, FDA guidance, and product development considerations.
Experience developing business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations for pharmaceutical products.
Knowledge of biosimilar market dynamics, including exclusivity frameworks, interchangeability considerations, and payer access strategies.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize clinical, regulatory, commercial, and financial information into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience influencing cross-functional and leadership stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Functional Skills: Market Access Strategy, Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management, Product Launch Readiness, Market Value, Product Lifecycle Management, Integrated Product Development, Program Management
Resident Skills: Business Acumen, Data Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of the North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, Biosimilars, and Injectable Generics.
Evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities through market assessment, regulatory evaluation, competitive analysis, and commercial viability reviews.
Conduct market research to identify unmet stakeholder needs and emerging growth opportunities across targeted therapeutic categories.
Partner with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to assess development pathways, including 505(b)(2) strategies and launch feasibility.
Develop business cases, financial models, and portfolio recommendations to support investment and product selection decisions.
Monitor biosimilar and injectable market dynamics, including patent landscapes, exclusivity periods, competitive activity, and reimbursement trends.
Support lifecycle management initiatives for existing products, including line extensions, reformulations, and portfolio optimization.
Prepare and present portfolio analyses, product recommendations, and strategic insights for senior leadership and governance reviews.