Job Listing ID:

4586320

Job Title:

New Product Planning Associate Director - Biopharma

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

10/08/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Shift:

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Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary US-Remote Full time R01520 Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com">https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview:

The New Product Planning (NPP) Associate Director - Biopharma reports to the Executive Director, R& D Strategy and New Product Planning, and plays a critical strategic role at the interface of R& D and Commercial. This role provides forward-looking strategies, market positioning, and strategic commercial guidance to shape the development of early-stage and mid-stage assets, with a particular focus on U.S. markets. Biopharma assets include programs in multiple therapeutic areas (with an initial focus on CNS/Neurology) and across multiple modalities. The role ensures pipeline programs are positioned for clinical, regulatory, and commercial success, while helping the organization make informed investment and portfolio decisions. Essential Functions Required for

Job:

Lead commercial strategy for all CNS pipeline programs, partnering closely with R& D to shape Target Product Profiles and development plans. Develop and assess market landscapes, including patient segments, treatment paradigms, and competitive pipelines, to inform asset and portfolio decisions. Develop commercial forecasts and scenario analysis to support valuation, prioritization, and investment cases. Provide strategic input on clinical trial design, evidence generation, and regulatory strategy to optimize future market access and differentiation. Generate insights from proactive monitoring of competitive landscape and market developments to guide strategic recommendations. Support annual portfolio prioritization process by providing an objective commercial perspective on global

R& D CNS

programs. Collaborate cross-functionally across Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, HEOR, and Finance to integrate commercial perspectives into drug development. Support early brand development, including value propositions, positioning concepts, and go-to-market considerations. Contribute to business development assessments with commercial evaluations of external assets. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (general & technical): Deep understanding of CNS/Neurology, with working knowledge of other therapeutic areas, clinical development pathways, and payer/reimbursement considerations. Demonstrated expertise developing detailed financial forecasts, TPPs and market opportunity assessments. Ability to develop relationships in the organization, active listening and influencing are strongly preferred. Ability to work across multiple geographies. Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills. Proven ability to translate data and scientific insights into actionable recommendations. Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, fast paced environments, and matrixed organizations.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree, with a minimum 8 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry. 3 -5 years of ... Marketing Managers

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