Director, Disease Area Strategy Lead - General Medicine

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Disease Area Strategy Lead - General Medicine to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will shape therapeutic area strategy for General Medicine, turning scientific and commercial insights into clear priorities and investment decisions. You will work closely with research, development, and commercial partners to evaluate pipeline opportunities and guide strategic choices across the portfolio. The position calls for strong cross-functional influence, deep comfort with evolving science and competitive dynamics, and the ability to connect early-stage opportunities to long-term business outcomes. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $195,880 – $265,015 annually Responsibilities Lead the development of General Medicine therapeutic area strategy. Translate strategic ambitions into actionable priorities and investments. Maintain awareness of evolving science and competitive dynamics. Assess differentiated opportunities for investment. Serve as the commercial strategic lead for early pipeline projects. Identify critical strategic questions to inform research and development. Drive cross-functional assessments to support product and investment strategy. Qualifications Doctorate degree with 4 years of marketing or commercial experience, or a Master's degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience. Advanced degree such as an MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD, or MPH preferred. Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or life sciences strategy consulting. Background in New Product Planning, pipeline commercial strategy, or related fields. Therapeutic area experience in cardiovascular disease or bone health preferred. Strong scientific and clinical learning agility. Proven ability to lead through influence and build cross-functional partnerships. Benefits Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions. Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan. Stock-based long-term incentives. Award-winning time-off plans. Flexible work models where possible. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.