Azurity Pharmaceuticals · 4 days ago
Associate Director, Franchise Portfolio Management
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expAzurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on innovative products for underserved patients. The Associate Director of Franchise Portfolio Management plays a crucial role in strategy development and execution for the franchise product portfolio, supporting the VP of Franchise Portfolio Management.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Gain a strong expertise in the therapy areas overseen by the franchise through targeted research, competitive intelligence, engagement with market and customer insights, and attendance at key conferences
Contribute to franchise-level strategic plans, including mature asset management and revenue optimization
Drive brand strategy development and execution through each Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) stage, ensuring readiness for launch
Manage brand plans, pricing strategies, forecasts and forecast assumptions, target product profiles (TPPs), and P&Ls over the life of products/brands managed by the franchise. Guide launch archetype development and post-launch enhancements, including line extensions and phase-outs
Continuously gather and analyze customer insights to refine product and commercial strategies
Oversee product enhancements and line extensions after market introduction, and plan for phase-outs and support withdrawal as products reach end-of-life
Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process through all stages under the guidance of VP Franchise Portfolio Management, and coordinate with relevant cross-functional teams to meet stage-gate criteria and timelines and recommend product discontinuations when needed
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations for portfolio reviews and strategic planning sessions
Work with the corporate development team to identify, evaluate, and integrate external assets that enhance the internal portfolio and strengthen product offerings
Qualification
Required
PharmD or PhD or bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Business Administration) preferred
5+ years of relevant experience with an advanced degree; 10+ years with a bachelor's degree
Experience in pipeline or in-line marketing or new products commercialization
Familiarity with therapeutic areas and pharmaceutical drug development and commercialization
Experience conducting primary and secondary market research and developing, discussion guides, target product profiles (TPPs), forecast assumptions for new product ideas
Experience in sales forecasting and financial modeling
Knowledge of pharmaceutical product lifecycle management and commercialization processes
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities
Provides effective support and coordination within cross-functional teams
Make informed decisions and manage resources effectively within the scope of the role
Communicate effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders, supporting alignment and execution of strategic goals
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions
Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.
Company
Azurity Pharmaceuticals
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a developer of drug products and technologies to address the needs of patients.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Ampersand Capital Partners
2018-03-26Acquired
2015-01-06Private Equity
2014-12-30Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Vinicius de Lima
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
Azurity Pharmaceuticals
2025-11-18
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