Sr. Manager, Strategy & Business Knowledge, Rare Diseases

Chiesi USA - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

The Sr. Manager, Strategy & Business Knowledge for Rare Diseases at Chiesi will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the Global Rare Diseases (GRD) business unit. This position is integral to the evaluation of long-term strategic initiatives and the development of the therapeutic area strategic plan. The manager will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses that encompass both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, collaborating closely with various functions within the organization to ensure alignment with corporate goals. The role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, particularly in the rare disease sector, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. In this role, the manager will support the refinement of the GRD strategic plan, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative aspects that will inform the long-term profit and loss (P&L) projections for the therapeutic area. This includes working with the Global Pipeline Strategy Team to align strategies and provide data-driven recommendations for strategic initiatives. The manager will also be tasked with evaluating potential partnerships, acquisitions, and licensing opportunities, coordinating cross-functional teams to assess the financial viability and strategic fit of these opportunities. This involves preparing Net Present Value (NPV) models and conducting scenario analyses to evaluate various business outcomes. Additionally, the Sr. Manager will foster collaboration across departments, including finance, legal, operations, and business development, to ensure effective communication and alignment on strategic initiatives. The role requires the ability to prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, clearly communicating findings and insights to relevant stakeholders. The manager will also be expected to proactively identify and suggest inorganic growth opportunities, staying informed about the latest trends in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the rare disease space.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of the GRD strategic plan for the Strategic Therapeutic area.
• Collaborate with team members to align strategies with organizational goals as a core member of the Global Pipeline Strategy Team.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for strategic initiatives, including inorganic opportunities.
• Develop long-term financial models for multiple strategic scenarios, challenging assumptions provided by teams.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, licensing, or other strategic collaborations by coordinating a cross-functional team of SMEs.
• Assess the financial viability and strategic fit of potential opportunities by preparing NPV models for each inorganic opportunity.
• Conduct scenario analyses and sensitivity testing to evaluate various business outcomes.
• Collaborate with Strategic Area teams to gather information crucial for opportunities evaluation, including potential synergies.
• Challenge assumptions from the evaluation team to build realistic scenarios.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, value & access, business development, and R&D.
• Foster collaboration and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, communicating findings and insights clearly.
• Build relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively suggest and identify inorganic opportunities for further growth.
• Stay updated with the latest pharmaceutical industry trends, particularly in the rare disease space.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within business development, strategy, finance, business intelligence/analytics, or a similar quantitative-oriented area.
• Ability to travel 25 to 35% of the time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is desirable.
• Possess a positive, energetic, and can-do attitude.
• Experience at a consulting firm, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or investment company is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is desirable.
• Experience at a consulting firm, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or investment company is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of employees.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A fulfilling work-life balance.
• A supportive work environment that encourages individual talents and diverse perspectives.