Lead Associate, Portfolio Analyst

Dr. Reddy's; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Leave benefits

Discretionary bonus

Relocation support

Family benefits

Job summary

Dr Reddy’s in the United States seeks a Lead Associate, Portfolio to support the North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, Biosimilars, and Injectable Generics. The role evaluates new product opportunities, market attractiveness, and development pathways, and builds business cases to drive portfolio growth.

You will collaborate with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory and Business Development teams to provide data-driven insights for product selection, lifecycle management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor1s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 31-5 years in pharmaceutical portfolio strategy or related roles.
• Experience with biosimilars, injectables, and value-added medicines.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, biosimilars and injectable products.
• Evaluate new opportunities via market assessment, regulatory evaluation, competitive analysis, and commercial viability reviews.
• Develop business cases, financial models and recommendations for leadership decisions.
• Monitor biosimilar and injectable market dynamics, exclusivity periods, reimbursement trends.
• Prepare portfolio analyses and present product recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

Market Access Strategy

Portfolio Management

Financial Modeling

Stakeholder Influence

Regulatory Understanding

Education

Bachelor1s degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy/Business/Finance

Job description

At Dr Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait" By joining Dr Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Dr Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Lead Associate, Portfolio will support the development and execution of the North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, Biosimilars, and Injectable Generics. The role is responsible for evaluating new product opportunities, assessing market attractiveness, supporting regulatory and development pathway strategies, and building business cases to drive portfolio growth. Working closely with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, and Business Development teams, the incumbent will provide strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to support product selection, lifecycle management, and long-term portfolio planning.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the North America portfolio strategy across Value Added Medicines, Biosimilars, and Injectable Generics.
• Evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities through market assessment, regulatory evaluation, competitive analysis, and commercial viability reviews.
• Conduct market research to identify unmet stakeholder needs and emerging growth opportunities across targeted therapeutic categories.
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to assess development pathways, including 505(b)(2) strategies and launch feasibility.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and portfolio recommendations to support investment and product selection decisions.
• Monitor biosimilar and injectable market dynamics, including patent landscapes, exclusivity periods, competitive activity, and reimbursement trends.
• Support lifecycle management initiatives for existing products, including line extensions, reformulations, and portfolio optimization.Prepare and present portfolio analyses, product recommendations for senior leadership and governance reviews.

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical portfolio strategy, product management, business development, or commercial strategy.

Experience In:

• Experience working with biosimilars, injectable products, and/or value-added medicines portfolios.
• Strong understanding of 505(b)(2) regulatory pathways, FDA guidance, and product development considerations.
• Experience developing business cases, financial models, and investment recommendations for pharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of biosimilar market dynamics, including exclusivity frameworks, interchangeability considerations, and payer access strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize clinical, regulatory, commercial, and financial information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience influencing cross-functional and leadership stakeholders.

Functional Skills

• Market Access Strategy
• Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management
• Product Launch Readiness
• Market Value
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integrated Product Development
• Program Management

Resident Skills

• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis
• Lean Methodologies
• Market Research
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Additional Information

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the basis of role, experience, skill set and location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings plan and leave benefits. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/