Salary
💰 $258,000 - $335,400 per year
About the role
- Conduct deep-dive commercial assessments of licensing and M&A opportunities, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and revenue forecasting
- Build and maintain market and product revenue models to support deal valuation and risk assessment
- Design, execute, and interpret primary research with KOLs, community physicians, payers, and patients/caregivers
- Collaborate with external consultants and agencies to gather qualitative and quantitative insights
- Map competitors, track pipeline assets, launch timelines, and regulatory/clinical milestones
- Evaluate reimbursement dynamics, pricing benchmarks, and payer behavior across major markets
- Support internal portfolio reviews by analyzing commercial value under different scenarios and maintain knowledge bases
- Participate in diligence teams and contribute to BD negotiations; prepare materials for executive and board review
- Report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborate cross-functionally
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in commercial assessment, new product planning, or commercial analytics in the biopharma industry or related consulting
- Strong analytical skills with ability to independently manage complex evaluations
- Deep understanding of drug development, revenue forecasting, commercial strategy & operations, and payer dynamics
- Confident communicator comfortable interfacing with senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
- Eligible for participation in Galapagos’ performance bonus plan
- Eligible for participation in Galapagos’ long-term incentive program
- Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to support health and important life moments
- Continuous growth and development; professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work arrangement based in Chicago office
- Extensive exposure to executive management and career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
commercial assessmentmarket sizingcompetitive analysisrevenue forecastingprimary researchdata analysisdeal valuationrisk assessmentpricing benchmarksdrug development
Soft skills
analytical skillsconfident communicatorcollaborativecross-functional teamworkindependent managementinterfacing with senior leadersentrepreneurial mindsetadaptabilityproblem-solvingstrategic thinking