Associate Manager, COA Product Management

Overview

In this role you will help manage a portfolio of COA products across their lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver client-ready assets and drive commercial success. You’ll shape go-to-market materials, support business cases, and coordinate with global functions to ensure timely, compliant delivery. The opportunity sits within a multidisciplinary ILSPSS Portfolio Management team focused on integrating patient and stakeholder insights into product strategy. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values impact and growth, contributing to a scalable COA platform with a broad client impact.

Responsibilities

• Support COA Manager/Director across COAs throughout the product lifecycle (development, extension, commercialization, licenses and services delivery)
• Prepare COA assets for client delivery as directed by COA leadership
• Assist in defining deliverables, costs, benefits, and ROI for products and initiatives
• Contribute to sales enablement by developing go-to-market materials and outputs addressing clinical, regulatory, and market access needs
• Participate in business case creation and due diligence for development/acquisition opportunities with IP, Author Collaboration, and Strategic/Scientific research teams
• Collaborate with ILSPSS functions and global teams (Finance, Contracting, Legal, HR, IT)
• Help develop new processes, tools, templates, and documentation for the group
• Maintain communication channels and provide updates to COA Manager/Director to align on delivery expectations

Key requirements

• A self-starting mindset with strong teamwork and the ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Results- and detail-oriented with solid problem-solving for deliverables
• Proven ability to plan and deliver to quality and timelines
• Excellent written/presentational communication with technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong software skills, including MS Office
• English fluency (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, other sciences, computer science, engineering, or related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years of total work experience (pharmaceutical/medical device industry preferred)
• Prior COA development or COA commercial management experience preferred; other technical program/product management experience may fit
• Experience in drug/device development fields or related roles

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Collaborative team player
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• COA development and lifecycle management
• Go-to-market materials and communications creation
• Project/portfolio management

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