Global Competitive Intelligence Lead - Oncology

Cambridge, MA (On-site)

$167K/yr – $301K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape the Oncology competitive intelligence program with global scope, turning competitor data into strategic moves for product and launch planning.

  • Global Oncology CI ownership: lead the strategy and cross-geo execution for pipeline intelligence.
  • Decision-ready insights: translate competitive data into actionable guidance for development, launch, and lifecycle decisions.
  • Cross-functional orchestration: partner with Commercial, Portfolio, Medical, and Analytics to standardize frameworks and accelerate decision making.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Own and lead the global competitive intelligence strategy for Oncology, spanning all pipeline programs across geographies.
  • Monitor and analyze competitor pipelines, clinical trial data, regulatory strategies, commercial activities, and market trends to provide insights on competitive threats and opportunities.
  • Deliver competitor insights that inform product development, launch strategies, and lifecycle management across Oncology portfolio.
  • Represent the Oncology Competitive Intelligence function in key global Commercial planning forums, providing strategic foresight that supports global brand and launch planning.
  • Evaluate the reliability of competitive intelligence research findings, upholding stringent standards for accuracy, relevance, and quality in all deliverables, and effectively communicate the level of evidence to stakeholders.
  • Drive intelligence gathering efforts in collaboration with regional teams, ensuring insights are tailored to the nuances of both established and emerging markets.
  • Act as a strategic partner to global Commercial, Portfolio, and Oncology Therapeutic Area leaders to proactively shape positioning, differentiation, and launch readiness through competitive intelligence insights.
  • Present actionable insights that inform senior leadership’s strategic decisions.
  • Lead strategic vendor partnerships, ensuring delivery of high-impact insights while managing quality, timelines, and commercial alignment.
  • Partner closely with Insights, Analytics, CI & Forecasting colleagues to continuously improve CI outputs, frameworks and methodologies, leveraging digital tools and automation to ensure efficiency and accuracy in intelligence delivery.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in competitive intelligence, commercial strategy, strategic insights, or related roles in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, technology, consulting, or other innovation-driven sectors
  • Proven ability to lead competitive or market intelligence strategies that inform high-stakes decisions in Oncology, ideally at a global scale
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycles, market shaping, and global dynamics — with ability to quickly learn regulatory and drug development environments
  • Demonstrated success in translating data into strategic recommendations, engaging executive stakeholders, and influencing without authority
  • Experience managing CI vendors or external partners with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and alignment to strategic goals
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, and Clinical Development
Nice to Have
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) in a relevant field
  • Experience with commercial strategy in life sciences, biotech, or adjacent industries
  • Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulatory strategy, or go-to-market models in complex environments
  • Familiarity with AI-driven CI platforms, digital dashboards, and foresight tools
  • Strategic leadership experience in matrixed, global environments
Benefits
  • Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
  • Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras
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