SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE:

With Exelixis’ continued growth and extensive, fast-moving pipeline, the need has been identified to recruit a Associate Commercial Strategy and Planning (CSP) Director (New Product Planning (NPP)). The position will report to the Director of CSP, New Product Planning. This position will be accountable for guiding the New Product Planning function within CSP, contributing to key cross-functional initiatives for pipeline assets, which spans across multiple early- and late-stage molecules, and will provide critical information and advice to Exelixis Leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primarily responsible for guiding Pipeline commercial strategy and analysis, including:Prioritization of indications / development approach for current and future early- and late-stage pipeline molecules, including fast-to-market and lifecycle management (LCM) opportunitiesProvide comprehensive competitive intelligence to inform pipeline strategy and competitive positioning, including conference coverage, earnings calls coverage and competitor landscapesPlanning and executing primary and secondary market research to support commercial opportunity assessment, revenue forecast assumptions and address unknowns in new tumor types and indicationsSupport clinical partnership and combination strategy for pipeline programs through cross-functional evaluation of target combination moleculesProvide commercial opportunity assessment and revenue forecast for potential indications to help inform Ph3 go/no-go decisions and to support business planningPartner with Discovery/Development to develop Target Product Profile(s) (TPPs) for programs/indications of interestWork cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Scientific Strategy, Discovery and Finance functions to generate holistic recommendationsReview clinical data for pipeline opportunities and assess competitive positioning and commercial implicationsDetermine the appropriate analyses required to answer key business questions and generate data driven recommendations based on analysesProvide and ensure the interpretation of complex analytical information to include: Primary and Secondary Data, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Scenario Planning, and other relevant sources of information and analysisManagement of third parties’ vendors/contractors to oversee the execution of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities at this time

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 

Education and Experience:

BS/BA degree in related discipline and at least 7 years of related experience; orAdvanced degree (Master’s and/or Ph.D) in related discipline and 5 years of related experience; orEquivalent combination of education and experience Previous experience in life sciences strategy consulting or pharma/biotech analytics is highly desirableExperience in developing cross-functional partnerships and collaborating with Clinical stakeholdersPrevious new product evaluation experience highly desirablePrior oncology experience is highly desired with specialty product experience as a minimumPrevious in-line experience in biopharma industry is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge in qualitative and quantitative market research methodsEvaluate competitive intelligence and scientific literature to develop perspective on evolving treatment landscapesFoundation in patient-based forecasting and quantitative modeling methodologiesAbility to navigate uncertainty and apply structured thinking and decision-making frameworks to complex business questionsDemonstrates strong willingness to collaborate and ability to be a strategic thought partnerAbility to consider multiple alternatives and provide complex scientific / clinical analyses of those alternatives in a clear and concise mannerAbility to frame critical business questions, identify information needs to answer those questions, and determine where to best search for primary and secondary information sourcesKnowledge about key market-shaping activities and how data can support successEffective presentation and communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills

Job Complexity:

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsMay also work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsExercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsNetworks with key contacts outside own area of expertise

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $155,000 - $220,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.