Director, Portfolio Lead – Pharma / Specialty

MSD

Intercontinental Portfolio Lead driving franchise performance across Pharma/Specialty at a global health care company. Leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-regional execution in the Intercontinental region.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial strategy, execution, and launch excellence within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage diverse healthcare systems across multiple markets.

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Commercial StrategyLaunch ExcellencePortfolio ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipMarket Access

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningBusiness Performance MonitoringRisk IdentificationLifecycle ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAMSc

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalCommercial OperationsHealthcare SystemsManagement ConsultingCross-Regional Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the IC lead and spokesperson for the Pharma/Specialty franchise
Lead and coordinate the IC franchise community and squads across regions
Drive alignment of strategy, priorities, and execution across markets and sub-regions (CMOs/RCLs in AP, EEMEA, and LATAM)
Represent IC perspectives in global discussions and governance
Act as the primary interface between Global Franchises and Intercontinental, building strong partnerships across global, regional, and local stakeholders
Consolidate global strategies into clear, actionable regional priorities
Monitor, consolidate, and report business performance across the portfolio
Identify risks and opportunities and drive proactive course correction
Ensure disciplined execution against financial and strategic objectives
Coordinate regional efforts for launch readiness and launch excellence
Drive lifecycle management priorities and portfolio optimization
Lead 1–2 cross-regional strategic projects such as localizations, commercial business development, above-market partnerships, and capability deployment in coordination with cross-functional teams (Access, Policy, BD, DHH)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, access, commercial operations or related experiences in pharmaceutical or management consulting company
Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred
Proven track record in commercial strategy and execution, launch excellence and/or portfolio management, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Exposure to multiple markets and diverse healthcare systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days