Associate Director, Oncology Competitive Intelligence
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Job Description
We are currently seeking an Oncology Competitive Intelligence Associate Director. 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.
Analyzing select competitor activities through strategic assessments, such as market situation analysis, strategic forecasting, and operational benchmarking.
Monitoring and benchmarking strategic plans and insights of 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.
Managing efforts for strategic initiatives (strategic projects, competitive workshops, etc.) with key cross-functional stakeholders in support of commercial launch readiness activities.
Developing a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities.
Education Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MD, PhD, or equivalent) required.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry (with Master's) OR minimum of 5+ years of experience (with doctorate degree), with 3 to 5 years' experience in oncology.
Strong scientific understanding of oncology.
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.
Location/Commute:
We offer a 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).
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