Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

Role Overview

• Independently lead high-impact enterprise and therapeutic-area strategy projects, including framing problem statements, structuring analyses, managing workstreams, and delivering recommendations to senior leadership
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives spanning corporate affairs
• Own project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and output quality, ensuring projects advance on schedule and deliver clear strategic value
• Provide hands-on project management support for AI-related initiatives across Commercial and Medical Affairs functions, including workflow automation, AI-assisted content generation, data analytics, and digital engagement projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact with AI and technology vendors, managing day-to-day coordination, deliverable tracking, and vendor performance evaluation
• Prepare project updates, status reports, and recommendations for senior leadership on AI initiative progress and ROI
• Conduct commercial due diligence on target assets on an ongoing basis, including market sizing, competitive landscape assessment, unmet need analysis, and clinical differentiation evaluation
• Engage directly with target company management teams and C-suites to assess organizational capabilities, pipeline depth, and strategic fit
• Manage external diligence processes, including coordinating with outside advisors, KOL consultants, and legal counsel on deal terms; maintain relationships with investment bankers and BD intermediaries
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Clinical, Commercial, Medical, and BD stakeholders to gather insights, pressure-test assumptions, and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Produce high-quality, executive-ready PowerPoint materials, including strategic frameworks, narratives, investment cases, and portfolio updates.

Requirements

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, MBA)
• 5–10+ years total experience, with at least 3–5 years in big pharma/biotech strategy, corporate development, portfolio strategy, and/or top-tier management consulting (MBB strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of drug development, clinical evidence, market access, and commercial dynamics—preferably in hematology, oncology, or immunology
• Proven experience leading complex strategic projects with multiple stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical skills, including financial/market modeling, forecasting, and competitive assessments
• A fast learner with genuine intellectual curiosity and a willingness to quickly get up to speed on the rapidly evolving AI and technology landscape as it applies to biopharma commercial and medical operations
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel mastery with demonstrated ability to produce polished executive presentations
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills with ability to deliver clear recommendations to senior leaders
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-growing biotech environment with evolving priorities and high expectations for ownership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program