General Manager – Innovation Strategy

Job Description

Portfolio Strategy & Management

• Conduct the evaluation, selection, and prioritization of assets for in‑licensing, co‑development, and partnerships.
• Conduct portfolio reviews, risk assessments, and scenario planning to optimize the product pipeline.

2. Business Development & In‑Licensing

• Identify and source novel opportunities across global markets (clinical‑stage and commercial molecules).
• Lead scientific, regulatory, clinical, and commercial due‑diligence with cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare comprehensive business cases including market sizing, forecasts and competitive landscape

3. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Assessment

• Monitor industry trends, competitor pipelines, new technologies, and licensing activity.
• Conduct deep-dive assessments on therapeutic area landscapes, unmet needs, and pricing/reimbursement dynamics.
• Provide insights to leadership for strategic decision‑making on new assets and portfolio expansions.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate with regulatory, medical, clinical, supply chain, finance, and marketing teams to ensure feasibility of opportunities.
• Drive internal governance processes via coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

Serve as the single point of contact for portfolio‑related communication and updates to leadership.

Work Experience

• Experience working with big pharmaceutical companies with established licensing processes.
• Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas
• Understanding of Indian and international regulatory & commercial landscapes.
• 12+ years of experience in business development, portfolio management, in‑licensing, in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record of successful deal closures

Education

Competencies