Director Franchise Portfolio Management - CNS

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company's patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

The Director of Franchise Portfolio Management (CNS) at Azurity plays a crucial role in managing and executing the CNS product portfolio. This role focuses on implementing strategic plans, overseeing the development and lifecycle of CNS products, and ensuring that the portfolio aligns with Azurity's financial and market objectives. The Director will support the VP in managing product ideation, development, and lifecycle processes, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive execution and achieve franchise targets. Additionally, the Director assists the VP in coordinating with other Franchise Portfolio VPs to consolidate portfolio views and generate performance insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain strong expertise in the CNS franchise through targeted research, competitive intelligence, and engagement with market and customer insights.
• Assist in ideating and selecting products with well-defined Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for the pipeline, while ensuring they support a diverse and compelling development portfolio.
• Facilitate the advancement of R&D projects within the CNS franchise, from initial development through to successful market launch, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• 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, and coordinate with relevant cross-functional teams to meet stage-gate criteria and timelines and recommend product discontinuations when needed.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans for the CNS franchise, including managing mature assets and ensuring continued revenue growth.
• Work with the business development team to identify and integrate external assets that enhance the internal portfolio and strengthen product offerings.
• Collaborate with other franchise portfolio management teams to provide a unified view of the Azurity portfolio, contributing to consolidated insights and strategy.
• Generate and present portfolio insights that align with the organization's long-term plans, assisting senior leadership in performance tracking and strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners to leverage new technologies and enhance the portfolio's development opportunities.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of portfolio managers/analysts within the CNS team, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Support efforts to refine and improve portfolio management processes and tools, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in managing the CNS portfolio.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in implementing strategic plans and managing portfolios within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in CNS.
• Expertise in primary and secondary market research to develop and test Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
• Proven ability to support the management of product lifecycles, including development, launch, and phase-outs.
• Ability to analyze customer insights and data to support effective franchise strategy execution.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams to drive project execution and meet objectives.
• Familiarity with CNS therapeutic areas and pharmaceutical drug development and commercialization.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Deep understanding of sales forecasting and financial modeling.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., PharmD, MBA) preferred.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates a focus on executing strategic plans and driving project outcomes.
• Provides effective support and coordination within cross-functional teams.
• Makes informed decisions and manages resources effectively within the scope of the role.
• Communicates effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders, supporting alignment and execution of strategic goals.

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Start Your Week on a High Note: Indulge in our "Bagel Tuesday" perk, where you can enjoy a fresh bagel on us every Tuesday morning. **Only for On-site/Hybrid colleagues**
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous PTO policy, which offers 20 days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours).
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year's to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Summer Vibes: Embrace the summer season with our Summer-Hours perk, available between Memorial Day and Labor Day. **Excludes Sales Colleagues**
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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