Manager, Portfolio Management - Generic Pharma

Biopharma Careers; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories seeks a Lead Associate Portfolio Management to enable North America portfolio strategy from ideation to launch. You will analyze new product opportunities, support pipeline optimization, and drive market-informed decisions across the US and Canada.

The role involves market intelligence, financial modeling (NPV, IRR, ROI), and collaboration with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, IP, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development teams to guide growth and launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Portfolio Management, Product/Pipeline Selection & Development, Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Business Planning, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize product opportunities across the U.S. and Canada by monitoring market trends, competitive dynamics, new approvals, and portfolio fit.
• Conduct market intelligence, forecasting, and business case analyses to support product selection, ROI assessments, and long-term portfolio growth strategies.
• Track pipeline progress, development timelines, and business risks while providing insights to support portfolio prioritization and decision-making.
• Assess internal development, in-licensing, and business development opportunities to optimize portfolio value and support future growth.
• Support launch planning by tracking the portfolio pipeline and maintaining a realistic three-year launch calendar.
• Ensure market and commercial insights are reflected in launch planning requirements.
• Partner with commercial product managers to consolidate business priorities and communicate critical asks to execution teams.
• Monitor intellectual property, regulatory, and competitor dynamics that may impact launch timing or strategy.

Skills

Portfolio management

Market intelligence

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

IQVIA

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

IQVIA platform

Job description

We are seeking Lead Associate Portfolio Management who will enable the North America business in portfolio management by analyzing new product opportunities from ideation through selection and supporting successful new product launches. The role will support pipeline optimization and prioritization decisions through analysis of market dynamics vis-a-vis internal project progress, draw insights, help craft strategies to address portfolio gaps, and provide direction for the long-term growth of the business.

This role will play a critical role in supporting NA portfolio strategy by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing new product opportunities across the North America markets. The role will support portfolio expansion, pipeline optimization, launch readiness, and business development initiatives through market analysis, financial assessment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management, Market Intelligence & Prioritization

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize product opportunities across the U.S. and Canada by monitoring market trends, competitive dynamics, new approvals, and portfolio fit.
• Conduct market intelligence, forecasting, and business case analyses to support product selection, ROI assessments, and long-term portfolio growth strategies.
• Track pipeline progress, development timelines, and business risks while providing insights to support portfolio prioritization and decision-making.
• Assess internal development, in-licensing, and business development opportunities to optimize portfolio value and support future growth.

New Product Launch Process

• Support launch planning by tracking the portfolio pipeline and maintaining a realistic three-year launch calendar.
• Ensure market and commercial insights are reflected in launch planning requirements.
• Partner with commercial product managers to consolidate business priorities and communicate critical asks to execution teams.
• Monitor intellectual property, regulatory, and competitor dynamics that may impact launch timing or strategy.

Business Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Evaluate in-licensing, partnership, acquisition, and business development opportunities through market, portfolio, and financial analysis to support strategic growth decisions.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, portfolio assessments, and financial modeling (NPV, IRR, ROI) to identify opportunities and provide leadership recommendations.
• Partner with Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, IP, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development teams to drive portfolio decisions, launch readiness, and business priorities.
• Translate business insights into actionable recommendations and facilitate cross-functional alignment to support portfolio and growth objectives.

Educational qualification:

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification preferred

Minimum work experience:

8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Portfolio Management, Product/Pipeline Selection & Development, Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Business Planning, or related areas

Skills & attributes:

• Strong understanding of portfolio management, product selection, and the pharmaceutical product development lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of the North America generics pharmaceutical markets, including growth drivers, competitive landscape, and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of the generics regulatory landscape and its impact on product development, prioritization, and launch planning.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in forecasting, market analysis, business case development, and financial modeling (NPV, IRR, ROI).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Experience using IQVIA or similar pharmaceutical market intelligence platforms preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, presentation, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• *Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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