Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Disease Competitive Intelligence Director

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Disease Competitive Intelligence Director specializing in hyperlipidemia, obesity and other metabolic diseases. This role is responsible for providing Competitive Intelligence (CI) leadership by deeply understanding the external healthcare environment and our company's internal business.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilizing business and competitive intelligence to provide unbiased and fact-based competitive insights, benchmarking, and recommendations for commercialization strategies, portfolio prioritization, clinical development/research strategies, and Business Development initiatives.

• Partnering with discovery and clinical colleagues to shape research programs.

• Analyzing select competitor activities through strategic assessments, such as market situation analysis, strategic forecasting, and operational benchmarking.

• Monitoring and benchmarking strategic plans and insights into our company's competitors, providing early warning for potential threats and opportunities.

• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare environment matters, including policy, regulatory, and health technology

• Developing a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities.

• Supporting the design and execution of competitive planning initiatives for products subject to significant competitive events.

• Ensuring the effective implementation and integrity of all competitive and business intelligence activities.

• Applying ethical and legal standards to all competitive intelligence activities. 

Location/Commute:

• We offer Hybrid Work Model (combination of In-office 3 days & offsite/remote 2 days). This position cannot be 100% remote.

• This role is based at our Headquarters in Rahway (NJ, USA).

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MD, PhD, or equivalent) required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• PhD and 8+ years of experience OR MS and 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with 3-5+ years in atherosclerosis and metabolic disease field

• Strong scientific understanding of atherosclerosis and metabolic disease indications, preferably hyperlipidemia, obesity and other related diseases

• Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with in-depth knowledge of drug discovery and development processes.

• Superior stakeholder management skills and ability to work as an expert team player.

• Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage complexity.

• Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships, specifically with senior management.

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Adaptability, Atherosclerosis, Business Development, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease (CVMD), Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence (CI), Data-Driven Decision Making, Hyperlipidemia, Influencing Skills, Market Access, Market Research, Metabolic Diseases, Obesity, Pharmaceutical Industry, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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