Competitive Intelligence Director
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Are you a Competitive Intelligenceor Vaccinesprofessional seeking the next challenge in your careerThis may be the perfect role for you.
We areseekingadeeply curious strategic thinkerto joinourGlobalVaccinesCompetitive Intelligence team.Inthis roleyou willbea key partner toGlobal Product Strategy (GPS)R&D and Medicalteamswithin GSKs Global Vaccinesorganization. You will act as an objectivecriticaland strategic advisor based on your deepexpertisein current and future competitive drivers in the vaccines market. This is an exciting opportunity toinfluence strategy developmentand investmentdecisions anddeliver insightful and forward-looking analysis and recommendations to help shapecompetitiveGSK brand strategies.
The role can be located inthe UK (London) or the US (Upper Providence or Philadelphia).
Key Responsibilities:
Describe the key deliverables to be achieved by the post holder and the ongoing responsibilities of the role
PartnerAct asa trusted strategicadvisortoGPS R&D and Medicalteams providing dedicated competitive intelligence support for assigned brand(s) and program(s)on all relevant market and competition areas bringingobjective independent thinking. Partner with other Vaccines functions and markets as needed toprovidebroader insight and analysis
AnalysisCollect andsynthesizeinternal and external data with expert use of a wide range of information sources to deriveproactivetimelyand actionable competitive insight.Develop holistic and predictive competitor landscape assessments based on a thorough understanding and analysis of internal and external business issuesusing robust CI sources and innovative methodologiesas needed
Recommendations Useexpertiseon current and future competitive drivers in the marketplace to make critical recommendationsfrom your analysis relatingimpacton our ability to be competitiveand influencing without authority.Proactively propose further areas of analysis relevant to the assets life cycle/place in market andthat are relevant to ourbusinessstrategies.Ensure relevantCIanalysis and deliverables are integrated intokeystagegates ofthecommercializationprocess such asbrand planning forecasting evidence generation and strategic decision making
Rapid Key Event CoverageShape and directcoverage of key events relevantforyour areaensuringeffective integration consolidation andrapidcommunication of analyses and insights. Help develop systems/processesthatcanenable fast response to unplanned/ad hoc analysis
Congresses-Lead competitive intelligence planningand coveragefor key congressesrelevant to assigned brand(s) and disease area(s)with input from GSK teams and/orthird-partyagency. Drive GSK team preparedness ensure key intelligence questionsaredeveloped align on-site activitiesas neededandconsolidatekey insights anddisseminatepost-congress
CI Capabilities Working with the Head of Competitive Intelligencecontribute to andhelp shape evolution of the team todevelopbest-in-class CI capabilities and increase the value of CI to GSK
Indirect TeamManageworkflowand capabilities of the broader resource structure supportingthe CI team. Lead and coach these resources on high focused performanceoptimizingthe team to deliver maximum value
External Research- Engage third party agencies asappropriateand ensure all CI research activities are conducted withinappropriate GSKcode of conductcomplianceand ethical business practices
Why you
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Minimum7years experience in healthcarepharmaceuticalstrategyconsultancy or financial institution
Functional experience in competitive intelligencegained either directly within a pharmaceutical company or from within a relevant healthcare CIinvestmentor consulting environment
Strongunderstandingofthemedicine/vaccinedevelopmentandcommercializationprocess including activities from preclinical through marketing of a product and business knowledge of pharmaceutical/vaccinecompanies and their business practices
Excellent ability to condense significant amounts of complex informationinto sharpsuccinctand impactful deliverables
Experienced in matrix environment with ability to build strong relationships and drive impact across a range of functions seniority and geographical locations
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D.- Science
Deep understanding ofand experience inmultiple vaccines indications that can be applied to competitive intelligence
Previousexperienceworkingin commercial functionsin a pharmaceutical company(global/regional marketingsalesetc)
Proven ability to challenge influence and support senior stakeholders
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Uniting science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade as a successful growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make so were committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how together we deliver for patients shareholders and our people.
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