The Senior Manager of Competitive Intelligence (RD Focus) plays a critical role in guiding research and development (RD) strategy by providing deep insights into the competitive landscape with a specific emphasis on emerging therapies and clinical development. This individual will proactively identify and analyze competitor pipelines, clinical trial designs, and emerging scientific trends to inform internal decision-making and maintain a competitive edge in the development of innovative pharmaceuticals. This role requires a strong scientific background, analytical expertise, and the ability to translate complex technical information into strategic intelligence.
How you'll spend your day -
Develop and implement competitive intelligence strategies for RD:
Define the scope of competitive intelligence activities focused on early-stage drug development, identify key intelligence needs related to competitor pipelines, and establish processes for data collection, analysis, and dissemination within the RD organization.
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Monitor competitor RD pipelines:
Continuously track and analyze competitor activities in research and development, including preclinical research, drug candidates, clinical trial initiations, trial designs, endpoints, and results.
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Analyze clinical trial strategies:
Critically evaluate competitor clinical trial designs, patient populations, endpoints, and methodologies to identify potential strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for differentiation.
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Identify emerging scientific trends:
Monitor scientific literature, conference presentations, and patent filings to stay abreast of the latest advancements in relevant therapeutic areas and identify potential disruptive technologies.
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Provide actionable insights to RD teams:
Synthesize competitive intelligence data into concise and insightful reports, presentations, and recommendations for RD leadership and project teams to inform research prioritization, drug development strategies, and clinical trial design.
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Support strategic RD decision-making:
Contribute to the assessment of new research opportunities, target selection, clinical development plans, and go/no-go decisions by providing timely and relevant competitive intelligence.
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Develop and maintain competitive intelligence tools and resources:
Utilize scientific databases, clinical trial registries, patent databases, and other resources to collect, organize, and analyze competitive information relevant to RD.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
Work closely with scientists, clinicians, project managers, and other stakeholders within RD to gather information, share insights, and integrate competitive intelligence into the drug development process.
Your experience and qualifications - Advanced degree in a life science discipline (Ph. D. , PharmD, M. D. ) with a strong understanding of drug discovery and development.
- 3+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, RD, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Deep knowledge of clinical trial design, methodology, and data interpretation.
- Familiarity with relevant therapeutic areas and disease mechanisms.
- Proven ability to analyze scientific literature, clinical trial data, and patent information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific and technical information to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.