Franchise Portfolio Lead, CNS - Strategy & Launch

Azurity Pharmaceuticals; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Franchise Portfolio Management to lead strategy, management, and execution for the franchise product portfolio under the VP. You will shape lifecycle plans, drive brand strategy, and coordinate cross-functional teams across launch readiness, pricing, and forecasts.

The role requires deep experience in pharmaceutical product development, market research, and financial modeling, with a focus on optimizing portfolio performance and asset value

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Franchise portfolio mgmt

Strategic planning

Brand management

Product lifecycle

Forecasting

Market research

Cross-functional leadership

P&L management

Education

PharmD

PhD

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Franchise Portfolio Management to lead strategy, management, and execution for the franchise product portfolio under the VP. You will shape lifecycle plans, drive brand strategy, and coordinate cross-functional teams across launch readiness, pricing, and forecasts.

The role requires deep experience in pharmaceutical product development, market research, and financial modeling, with a focus on optimizing portfolio performance and asset value