Associate Director, R&D Strategy – Strategic Initiatives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic analyses that focus on research and development priorities, organizational capabilities, productivity, portfolio considerations, and emerging opportunities.

• Structure ambiguous business inquiries, formulate hypotheses, conduct targeted research and analysis, and convert findings into actionable recommendations.

• Execute industry benchmarking, competitive intelligence, market evaluations, and assessments of innovative R&D strategies and business models.

• Assist in R&D strategic planning, long-term prioritization, and initiatives aimed at enhancing research and development capabilities.

• Independently oversee strategic workstreams and special projects from problem identification through to recommendations and initial implementation.

• Collaborate with Research, Development, Finance, Business Development, and other departments to gather insights, assess alternatives, and promote cross-functional priorities.

• Support initiatives concerning R&D innovation, new operational models, external partnerships, and the advancement of BeOne's development capabilities.

• Convert strategic recommendations into actionable implementation plans and provide support during execution as necessary.

• Create executive presentations, strategic narratives, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior R&D leadership.

• Facilitate R&D-wide strategic planning, goal setting, governance, and decision-making processes for leadership.

• Distill complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear implications, trade-offs, and suggested actions.

• Assist high-priority activities of the R&D head office, including leadership meetings and cross-functional coordination.

• May mentor other team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in biopharma, life sciences consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or related fields.

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, encompassing drug discovery, clinical development, and the broader R&D value chain.

• Capability to independently structure and resolve ambiguous strategic issues, formulate recommendations, and manage workstreams with minimal supervision.

• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis skills.

• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities.

• Strong project management skills and organizational discipline.

• Intellectual curiosity, sound business judgment, resourcefulness, and a comfort level when working across diverse scientific and business domains.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proactive, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Preferably a PhD with 3-4 years of experience or a master's degree with 6 years of experience.

• Exceptions may be considered for candidates with relevant experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan eligibility for non-commercial roles.

• Discretionary equity awards.

• Voluntary participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• FSA/HSA.

• Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Wellness benefits.