Associate Vice President New Product Development & Strategy

As an Associate Vice President (AVP) of New Product Development & Strategy at Cadila Pharmaceuticals, your role will involve leading the evaluation, development, and execution of innovative product opportunities across therapeutic segments. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping the company's growth trajectory through pipeline management, global collaborations, and market expansion initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Leadership:** Drive early-stage evaluation of new product and molecule opportunities through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven insights. - **Portfolio Expansion:** Build a sustainable product pipeline via in-house development and strategic alliances with domestic and global partners. - **Commercial & Profitability Strategy:** Formulate strategic pricing and portfolio optimization plans to enhance revenue growth and business profitability. - **Market & Geographic Expansion:** Identify and lead entry into new markets and therapeutic categories in alignment with business objectives. - **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Partner with various teams to ensure seamless execution and launch of new products. - **Business Development & Partnerships:** Manage strategic agreements from negotiation to execution to support growth initiatives. - **Executive Communication:** Present strategic plans, performance updates, and market insights to the Executive Management Team regularly. - **Market Intelligence:** Continuously monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies to inform business decisions. - **Leadership & Mentoring:** Guide and develop high-performing teams across business functions. **Qualifications & Experience:** - Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Business Management (MBA preferred). - 12-18 years of progressive experience in New Product Development, Strategy, or Business Development within the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry. - Proven experience in managing product lifecycle, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional project leadership. - Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills with strategic thinking and executive presence. If you are passionate about driving innovation, strategic growth, and global product excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity by sending your resume to deepa.gulabvani@cadilapharma.com.,