Director Scientific Competitive Intelligence & Insights - Oncology

As the Director of Scientific Competitive Intelligence & Insights, you are the driving force transforming complex scientific and competitive data into strategic recommendations for our global oncology portfolio.

Your analysis and predictions directly shape R&D and portfolio decisions, helping to advance innovative therapies for patients worldwide.

This role is part of the R&D Scientific & Competitive Intelligence team and offers you the opportunity to act as a visionary and catalyst for strategic decisions.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate forward-looking, strategic insights into competitors, pipelines, and market dynamics, advising global product teams across the entire R&D value chain in Oncology
• Translate complex scientific and competitor information into actionable recommendations for portfolio, investment, and licensing decisions
• Identify opportunities, risks, and disruption signals (e.g., breakthrough therapies, patent cliffs) and provide proactive forecasts on competitor activities
• Conduct deep analyses of competitor pipelines, clinical trials, and technologies, developing competitive landscapes, scenario forecasts, and SWOT analyses
• Support strategic decisions by delivering ready executive insights and recommendations for governance meetings
• Leverage advanced digital and AI-based tools (e.g., perplexity) to accelerate data analysis and enable continuous monitoring
• Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and present your results effectively up to senior leadership level
• Mentor and develop junior analysts and ensure the quality of CI outputs

WHO YOU ARE

• Hold a university degree, ideally PhD, MD, PharmD, or comparable in life sciences, complemented by long-term experience in the pharmaceutical industry, consulting, competitive intelligence, or strategy
• Bring substantial hands-on experience in oncology competitive intelligence, oncology R&D, or oncology portfolio strategy, with strong knowledge of key peers, emerging modalities, and major clinical and competitive trends
• Skilled in using AI and digital tools as well as in analyzing scientific and competitive data sources
• Strong analytical, investigative, and creative thinking skills, combined with decisiveness and agility
• A strong team player, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills and are confident in stakeholder management
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary between 109,800€ and 138,500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component and a global equity-based cash plan
• Flexible work models, including hybrid work and part-time arrangements
• Family-friendly benefits, including company daycare centers, support in finding childcare, and time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members
• Professional growth opportunities, including access to learning and development opportunities, training programs, and coaching and mentoring programs
• Health awareness and self-care measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor
• Inclusive work environment that welcomes and supports diversity