Senior Director, BioPartnering Competitive & Market Intelligence

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Position Summary
The Senior Director, BioPartnering Competitive & Market Intelligence, will lead our Competitive and Market Intelligence function, driving critical insights that inform business strategy and competitive positioning within the pharma and biotech markets. This role will be instrumental in shaping our go-to-market approach for our NGS-based diagnostic offerings, including molecular profiling, multimodal data services, real-world data (RWD) services, and signature development solutions.
The successful candidate will establish and execute comprehensive intelligence programs while managing direct report(s) supporting these intelligence activities. This position requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem, competitive dynamics, and market trends that impact precision medicine and diagnostics.

Job Responsibilities
 

Strategic Intelligence Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive competitive and market intelligence strategies aligned with business objectives
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership on market opportunities, competitive threats, and industry trends
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product management, marketing, medical affairs, and corporate development teams to translate intelligence into actionable strategies
• Establish intelligence frameworks and methodologies to systematically monitor and analyze the competitive landscape

Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, including product launches, partnerships, acquisitions, clinical trials, and strategic initiatives
• Conduct deep-dive competitive assessments on key players in the NGS diagnostics, molecular profiling, and precision medicine spaces
• Track competitive positioning, pricing strategies, and market share dynamics across target pharma and biotech segments
• Establish early warning systems for competitive threats and market disruptions

Market Intelligence & Analysis

• Analyze market size, growth trajectories, and segmentation within pharma and biotech customer segments
• Track emerging technologies, scientific breakthroughs, and innovation trends in precision medicine
• Conduct research to validate market hypotheses and investment decisions
• Develop market forecasts and opportunity assessments for new product development and market expansion

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor direct report(s) responsible for supporting intelligence
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking
• Collaborate with external research partners, consultants, and industry experts as needed
• Represent the company at industry conferences, advisory boards, and networking events

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Present intelligence findings and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Create comprehensive intelligence reports, market assessments, and competitive briefings
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and strategic planning sessions
• Develop dashboards and channels to communicate critical intelligence insights to key internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in competitive in