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Vice President, Product Strategy

Kardigan
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
918 Product Strategy
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health, or business discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences strategy consulting
  • 5+ years leading product, portfolio, or asset strategy teams
  • Experience operating at the intersection of development, medical, and commercial functions
  • Demonstrated experience leading product or asset strategy across clinical development stages
  • Proven experience working cross-functionally across R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or MBA)
  • Pre-launch and launch experience
  • Experience building and scaling a product strategy or adjacent function
  • Proven ability to lead workstreams and influence cross-functionally
  • Strong strategic and analytical capability
What the job really is

The Vice President of Product Strategy at Kardigan will define and drive the end-to-end product strategy for the company's portfolio of investigational cardiovascular therapies. This role involves collaborating with various departments to translate pipeline assets into product visions and lifecycle strategies, leading a team focused on product strategy, and establishing Centers of Excellence for competitive intelligence and market access. The VP will also support investment decision-making and launch planning, ensuring alignment across clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requires on-site presence four days a week
  • Role is focused on investigational products, not technology or software product management
  • No specific benefits or perks listed in the posting
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