Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence - Cell Therapy

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Position Summary
Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence (CI) will be the point of contact and support all aspects of a comprehensive CI program based on an internal consultative engagement with ~3-4 stakeholders to strategically support BMS’ multiple myeloma (MM) portfolio, with a focus on GPRC5D and BCMA CAR T. Delivers timely, relevant and strategic insights through effective communication of intelligence, manages external CI vendors/partners, and leverages relevant internal tools and platforms (including AI). This position reports to the VP, Competitive Intelligence and works closely with the therapeutic Competitive Intelligence lead for Cell Therapy who will provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Manager (SM) will be responsible for executing the comprehensive competitive intelligence (CI) strategic plan for select MM areas within BMS' hematology/cell therapy portfolio. This role requires alignment with stakeholder priorities and strategic imperatives based on prioritized KITs/KIQs. Additionally, the SM will lead and manage all CI activities within budget, based on established strategy and CI plan led by the Cell Therapy CI Lead. 

Core Activities

• Assesses the competitive environment and emerging scientific data to inform R&D, clinical, regulatory, access and commercial strategies for BMS hematology/cell therapy assets.

• Conducts analyses and research based on Key Intelligence Topics/Questions while adhering to consistent and established standards; synthesize and distill insights to provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders across functions and levels within the organization.

• Implements all elements of internal CI model based on consultative engagement with key stakeholders: managing external CI vendors/partners, internal intelligence networks, and leveraging relevant internal IT tools and platforms.

• Executes all projects within budget assigned, in a timely fashion, making tradeoffs as necessary.

• Ensures appropriate dissemination of, and access to, competitive intelligence so it may be fully leveraged to answer strategic questions.

• Demonstrates, and holds others accountable to, high standards of business integrity.

• Responds to ad hoc key business questions with expert analysis and timely delivery.

• Key internal clients/customers: Commercial, Clinical Development, R&D, Access, Medical

Qualifications

• BA/BS required, MBA/PharmD/PhD degree preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of competitive intelligence (primary and secondary research) or relevant experience is required

• Experience designing and facilitating competitive simulation workshops

• Experience in hematology/cell therapy is preferred, particularly in multiple myeloma

• Demonstrated ability to quickly and independently build proficiency in new categories or therapeutic areas

• Solid business understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and commercialization pathways

• Ability to think strategically, synthesize and analyze across data sources and develop actionable recommendations that support decision-making with strong, detail-oriented oral/written communication skills

• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments

• Proven ability to lead projects while effectively managing time and resources

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams across organi