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# Senior Director, New Product Planning at Mirum Pharmaceuticals

- **Company:** Mirum Pharmaceuticals
- **Location:** Foster City, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals/jobs/5236218007

## Job description

## MISSION

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.

## POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the SVP of Corporate Development and Strategy, the Senior Director, New Product Planning will help shape the company’s future portfolio by leading commercial strategy for pipeline assets, identifying lifecycle opportunities, evaluating external innovation, and helping define new areas for growth.

This individual will serve as the commercial strategy lead for pre-Phase 3 programs and partner closely with Research, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, US and International Commercial, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, and Finance to integrate scientific, clinical, commercial, and financial perspectives into key development and investment decisions.

The ideal candidate combines scientific depth with strong commercial judgment and strategic and financial acumen. A core aspect of the role is connecting science with strategy— to identify new indications, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and shape clinical development and investment decisions to align with unmet need, competitive landscape, and strategic value drivers.

## JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & External Innovation

- Lead commercial assessments of licensing, acquisition, and partnership opportunities, integrating scientific rationale, unmet need, clinical profile, competitive landscape, commercial potential, pricing and market access, and strategic fit.
- Conduct primary and secondary market research to develop patient-based forecasts, scenario analyses, and risk-adjusted valuations to support investment and transaction decisions.
- Partner with Business Development, R&D, Finance, and US and Global Commercial throughout opportunity evaluation and diligence.

Pipeline & Lifecycle Strategy

- Serve as the commercial strategy lead on cross-functional product teams for pre-Phase 3 pipeline programs before transition
- Develop business cases and commercial strategies for pipeline assets, including indication prioritization, Target Product Profiles, patient segmentation, value story, competitive differentiation, market opportunity, and lifecycle planning.
- Partner with Research, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to incorporate commercial considerations into development strategy, including patient populations, endpoints, comparators, and real-world / health economic evidence generation.
- Partner with US and Global Commercial leaders to incorporate perspectives from key markets and ensure effective transition of assets into late-stage commercial planning.

Portfolio & Corporate Strategy

- Evaluate new therapeutic areas and disease spaces by integrating disease biology, unmet need, competitive dynamics, development feasibility, and commercial potential.
- Shape portfolio and corporate strategy by identifying growth opportunities, strategic gaps, and priorities for investment and resource allocation.
- Own commercial assumptions that inform long range planning for all pre-Ph3 programs
- Monitor scientific, clinical, competitive, regulatory, and market developments and translate them into implications for product and portfolio strategy.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including significant experience in New Product Planning, Commercial Strategy, Portfolio Strategy, Business Development, Business Analytics, Marketing / Market Access, or related roles.
- Strong scientific acumen and demonstrated ability to understand disease biology, molecular pathways, mechanisms of action, and clinical data and translate them into commercial and development strategy.
- Experience shaping strategy for pipeline assets, preferably during early and mid-stage clinical development.
- Experience evaluating new indications, lifecycle opportunities, new therapeutic areas, and/or external innovation opportunities.
- Strong experience with commercial forecasting, primary and secondary market research, business cases, and asset valuation.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Communicate complex scientific, clinical, and commercial concepts effectively to scientific experts and senior executives.

## Preferred

- PhD or MD strongly preferred; other advanced scientific or medical degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience in rare disease and/or specialty therapeutics.
- Experience collaborating with global commercial teams and working across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Experience supporting licensing, acquisition, or other business development transactions.
- Experience presenting strategic recommendations to Executive Leadership and governance committees.

## Key Competencies

- Scientific & Clinical Acumen
- Commercial & Product Strategy
- Pipeline & Lifecycle Strategy
- Forecasting & Valuation
- Business Development Assessment
- Portfolio & Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Executive Communication

The salary range for this position is $280,000 to $315,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

## #LI-HYBRID

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

## About Mirum Pharmaceuticals

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering treatments for rare liver diseases affecting children and adults with significant unmet medical needs.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: MIRM)
- **Headquarters**: Foster City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; the company was established by a leadership team with deep rare disease and biotech experience who identified a deprioritized therapy for Alagille syndrome and moved decisively to advance it.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology / Rare Disease Pharmaceuticals
- **Target customers**: Healthcare providers, patients, and families affected by rare liver diseases (Alagille syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis, and other cholestatic conditions); B2B relationships with payers, distributors, and healthcare systems globally.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Relentlessly Rare" — focused on conditions where the burden is profound and the need is greatest, combining deep expertise with disciplined execution to advance meaningful medicines for people around the world.

## Products & Services
- **LIVMARLI® (maralixibat)**: An oral, once-daily ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome (ALGS) and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC). Approved in multiple regions including the US and Europe. Additional development programs are underway.
- **Pipeline Programs**: A broad pipeline of investigational medicines targeting significant unmet needs in rare liver diseases, including additional indications for LIVMARLI and other early-stage programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, Mirum’s market capitalization is approximately $1.5–$2.0 billion (fluctuating with stock price; check current data on [ir.mirumpharma.com](https://ir.mirumpharma.com/overview/default.aspx)).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Mirum generates revenue from commercial sales of LIVMARLI. In 2024, the company reported total revenue of approximately $290 million (preliminary figure; verify in latest 10-K). The company has transitioned from a development-stage to a commercial-stage biotech.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public institutional investors; key partners include clinical sites, patient advocacy groups (e.g., Alagille Syndrome Alliance, PFIC Network), and global distribution partners for international markets.
- **Growth Signals**: Three approved medicines in its portfolio; global footprint with offices in North America and Europe; expanding pipeline with additional clinical programs; consistent revenue growth from LIVMARLI; growing commercial presence in Europe and other regions.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-in-class / Best-in-class therapy**: LIVMARLI is the first and only approved treatment for cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome, addressing a critical unmet need with no prior approved therapies.
- **Deep rare disease expertise**: The leadership team has extensive experience in rare disease drug development, regulatory strategy, and commercialization, allowing the company to navigate complex pathways efficiently.
- **Patient-centric culture**: Mirum embeds patient and family voices directly into development and commercial strategy, ensuring therapies meet real-world needs.
- **Disciplined execution**: The company was founded with a single deprioritized asset and rapidly advanced it to approval, demonstrating agility and focus.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand global access**: Continuing to secure regulatory approvals and market access for LIVMARLI and other pipeline assets across North America, Europe, and other regions.
- **Advance pipeline**: Pursuing additional indications for LIVMARLI and developing new therapies for other rare liver diseases with high unmet need.
- **Deepen patient engagement**: Strengthening relationships with patient communities and advocacy groups to inform research, development, and commercialization.
- **Build commercial infrastructure**: Expanding commercial, medical affairs, and patient services teams globally to support growing product portfolio.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Mirum’s core values — "Care, Be Real, Get It Done, and Have Fun, Seriously" — foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- **Flexible work environment**: The company supports flexible ways of working, with offices in Foster City (global HQ), Basel (Switzerland), and Zug (Switzerland), plus US Remote roles available for certain positions. Arrangements vary by role.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employee medical premium coverage (with 100% dependent medical contributions), 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 15% Employee Stock Purchase Plan, four weeks of PTO starting day one, company holidays including a winter shutdown, paid parental leave, up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Collaborative community**: Regular "Coffee and Chats" and bi-weekly "Lunch Connections" foster cross-functional dialogue. Office environments are designed for connection with stocked snacks, beverages, and (in some locations) catered lunches and on-site baristas.
- **Growth opportunity**: As a high-growth public company with approved products and an expanding pipeline, employees have significant opportunities to contribute to meaningful milestones and career development.

## Sources
1. [mirumpharma.com](https://mirumpharma.com/)
2. [mirumpharma.com/about-us/our-story/](https://mirumpharma.com/about-us/our-story/)
3. [mirumpharma.com/jobs/](https://mirumpharma.com/jobs/)
4. [ir.mirumpharma.com](https://ir.mirumpharma.com/overview/default.aspx)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals)

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