Manager New Products & Partnerships

<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b><span>Primary </span></b><b><span>Job </span></b><b><span>Function:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>Drive therapy area strategy and build a future-ready pipeline through partnerships, LCM, and niche development initiatives.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new product opportunities using deep market insights and competitive intelligence.</span></p><p><span>Shape strategic investment decisions by developing high-quality pitchbooks, opportunity assessments, and strategic rationale documents.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Core Job Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Conduct therapy area analysis, gap assessment, and long-range pipeline planning.</span></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Scout markets for emerging trends, competitive moves, and innovative assets aligned with strategic priorities.</span></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Develop compelling pitchbooks summarizing opportunity potential, value drivers, and partnership fit.</span></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Perform preliminary evaluations of potential partners/assets across scientific, clinical, commercial, and operational dimensions.</span></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Collaborate cross-functionally (L&amp;A, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, BU teams) to support due diligence and partnership shaping.</span></p><p><span><span>•<span>      </span></span></span><span>Deliver strategic insights, scenario plans, and valuation inputs to guide leadership decision-making.</span></p><p><span>Maintain updated pipeline tracking, competitive intelligence, and strategic reports.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Position Accountability/Scope:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span>      </span></span></span><span>Provides independent analysis, opportunity prioritization, and evidence-based strategic recommendations.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>      </span></span></span><span>Shapes leadership decisions through strategic insights but does not make final investment or partnership decisions.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>      </span></span></span><span>Manages external engagement with partners, consultants, innovators, bankers, and ecosystem partners for opportunity identification.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>      </span></span></span><span>Ensures quality and accuracy of all strategic assessments, pitchbooks, and pipeline reports.</span></p><p><span>Influences cross-functional teams by aligning on strategic direction, partnership rationale, and opportunity evaluation.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Minimum Education:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Medicine, or related field; OR</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>Professional qualification such as CA for candidates from investment banking/financial evaluation backgrounds.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.</span></p><p><b><span>Minimum Experience/Training Required:</span></b></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>5–7 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategy, new product evaluation, portfolio analysis, or therapy area insights.</span></p><p><span><span>·<span>       </span></span></span><span>Candidates from consulting or investment banking with healthcare exposure and strong analytical/financial evaluation skills are also suitable.</span></p><p><span>Demonstrated ability to assess opportunities, build strategic pitchbooks, and collaborate cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functionally.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>N/A<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Project Management<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>EPD Established Pharma<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>India &gt; Mumbai : BKC Building<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Not specified<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>