R&D Strategy & Strategic Initiatives Lead (Remote)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Equity opportunities

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Remote flexibility

Career development exposure

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

This is a US-based role listed on behalf of a partner company for an Associate Director, R&D Strategy & Strategic Initiatives. You will shape priorities across global R&D, work with senior leaders to translate science and business challenges into actionable plans, and drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead analyses, coordinate cross-functional projects, and mentor teammates while presenting recommendations to executives.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with relevant experience in biopharma, life sciences consulting, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D value chain.
• Ability to independently structure and solve complex strategic problems and manage workstreams.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and information-synthesis skills.
• Executive communication and storytelling skills for senior leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Curiosity, judgment, and ability to engage diverse scientific topics.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analyses addressing R&D priorities, capabilities, productivity, and opportunities.
• Structure ambiguous strategic questions, formulate hypotheses, research, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Benchmark industry, perform market assessments, and evaluate innovative R&D approaches.
• Contribute to development of R&D strategies, priorities, and initiatives.
• Independently manage strategic workstreams from problem definition to recommendations.
• Collaborate with Research, Development, Finance, Business Development and other teams on insights.
• Support initiatives on R&D innovation, partnerships, and new operating models.
• Translate recommendations into implementation plans and support execution.
• Prepare executive presentations and strategic narratives for senior leadership decisions.
• Support R&D strategic planning, governance, and leadership decision processes.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative information into insights and actions.
• Coordinate high-priority activities in the R&D leadership office and cross-functional initiatives.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative high-performing environment.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Executive communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Business judgment

Data synthesis

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

This is a US-based role listed on behalf of a partner company for an Associate Director, R&D Strategy & Strategic Initiatives. You will shape priorities across global R&D, work with senior leaders to translate science and business challenges into actionable plans, and drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead analyses, coordinate cross-functional projects, and mentor teammates while presenting recommendations to executives.