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 looking to hire a Competitive Intelligence Manager for our client, a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines and solutions. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. The role is based in Illinois and is fully remote, working EST and CST hours.

As a Competitive Intelligence Manager, you will lead the process of gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information about competitors in the market to help guide strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge. You’ll support strategic commercial efforts by delivering objective, in-depth, and actionable intelligence about current and future market and competitive forces. Acting as a strategic advisor to the International commercial teams, you will bring deep expertise in competitive dynamics and how intelligence informs business strategy.

Competitive Intelligence Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the process of gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information about competitors in the market to help make strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Support strategic commercial efforts by providing objective, in-depth, and actionable intelligence about current and future market and competitive forces.
• Act as a strategic advisor to International commercial teams, bringing expertise in competitive dynamics and how intelligence informs strategy.
• Provide analysis on potential disruptive forces and market drivers.
• Analyze healthcare dynamics, commercial trends, clinical/scientific data, and competitive insights.
• Lead Counter Intelligence (CI) strategy for assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Translate CI deliverables into strategic recommendations.
• Drive and execute CI plans using primary and secondary research sources.
• Partner cross-functionally to incorporate clinical, medical, and regulatory perspectives.

Competitive Intelligence Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Life Science or related degree is a plus).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years in the pharma/biotech industry in commercial, clinical, or consulting roles.
• Demonstrated background in competitive intelligence or strategic consulting.
• Strong ability to interact and present to all levels of the organization, from Product Managers to Senior Executives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic synthesis skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

There is no application deadline.