Competitive Intelligence Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking a Competitive Intelligence Manager for a prominent Pharmaceutical client.

This is a 6+ month, fully remote contract opportunity with an application deadline of Friday, 1/17/25. If you're passionate about leveraging competitive intelligence to drive strategic decisions and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be your next great opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive, insightful commercial perspective on market disruptors, competitor forces, and industry trends, with a focus on healthcare dynamics, clinical advancements, and scientific progress.
• Lead the Competitive Intelligence (CI) strategy for specific therapeutic areas, providing actionable insights to shape both short- and long-term franchise strategies.
• Design and execute CI plans by gathering intelligence from both primary and secondary sources, managing vendor relationships, and translating findings into strategic business recommendations.
• Oversee company-wide CI efforts at key events (e.g., EULAR), consolidating critical insights and presenting actionable implications to leadership.
• Serve as the organization’s go-to CI expert, utilizing your deep knowledge of methodologies and internal/external data sources.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, integrating clinical, medical, and regulatory insights into the CI process to drive more informed strategic decision-making.
• Ensure all CI activities align with ethical and financial compliance guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in life sciences or a related field is a plus. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred, with a Master’s or PhD in life sciences seen as an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in a commercial, clinical, or competitive intelligence role (or equivalent management consulting experience).
• Proven ability to effectively present findings, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences, including senior executives and product teams.
• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment, fostering collaboration across various functions and stakeholders.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence strategic decisions by providing essential analysis and competitive insights, contributing directly to the organization's success in a competitive market.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development to help you grow.

To qualify for our benefits package, candidates must work over 30 hours per week and commit to a minimum assignment length of 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.