Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd

New Product Planning Director, Biopharma

US-Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specified$197k-$247kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

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 https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Overview The Director of New Product Planning (NPP) - 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.

Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
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.
Support early brand development, including value propositions, positioning concepts, and go‑to‑market 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.

Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Applicants for sales/field, manufacturing, or other designated roles will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
Master's degree is preferred.

Support annual portfolio prioritization process by providing an objective commercial perspective on global R&D CNS programs.
The base salary range for this role is

Collaborate cross‑functionally across Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, HEOR, and Finance to integrate commercial perspectives into drug development.
Deep understanding of CNS/Neurology, with working knowledge of other therapeutic areas, clinical development pathways, and payer/reimbursement considerations.
Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
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