Associate Director, R&D Strategy & Strategic Initiatives

📋 Description

• Lead strategic analyses addressing key R&D priorities, organizational capabilities
• Structure complex and ambiguous strategic questions, formulate hypotheses, conduct targeted
• Conduct industry benchmarking, competitive intelligence, market assessments, and evaluations of
• Contribute to the development of R&D strategies, long-term organizational priorities, and
• Independently manage strategic workstreams and special projects from initial problem definition and
• Collaborate with Research, Development, Finance, Business Development, and other cross-functional

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is preferred. A PhD with approximately 3–4 years of
• Professional experience in biopharmaceuticals, life sciences consulting, corporate strategy
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including familiarity with
• Demonstrated ability to independently structure and solve complex, ambiguous strategic problems
• Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and information-synthesis skills, with
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, including the ability to

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary: $155,100–$205,100, depending on relevant experience
• Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.
• Equity opportunities: Eligibility for discretionary equity awards and voluntary participation in
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan.
• Financial wellness benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).