Senior Director, Strategy and Insights

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Market Research, Strategy & Competitive Intelligence is a senior commercial leadership role embedded within the Brand organization and reporting directly to Commercial Brand Executives. This role is accountable for driving brand-level and portfolio strategy through insights, analytics, and competitive intelligence, ensuring decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of customers, competitors, and market dynamics. The role serves as a strategic partner to Brand Leadership.

Organizational Positioning

Reports to: Commercial Brand Executives
Key Stakeholders: Brand Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, R&D, Finance
Operates embedded within brand teams

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary strategic partner to Brand Executives and contribute to brand decision-making
• Lead primary and secondary market research planning and execution across HCP, payer, and patient segments
• Drive competitive intelligence covering pipelines, clinical, regulatory and market dynamics
• Translate insights into actionable brand strategy, positioning, and lifecycle planning
• Support forecasting, scenario planning, and long-range strategy
• Partner cross-functionally to align insights with execution
• Lead and develop primary and secondary market research and competitive intelligence capability

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10+ years in pharmaceutical primary and secondary market research, strategy, forecasting, and competitive intelligence
• Experience partnering with Brand Leaders and senior stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and deliverables
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization and lifecycle management
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Expertise in data strategy, reporting and analytics
• Expertise in primary and secondary market research methodologies
• Deep understanding of competitive intelligence
• Strong communication, presentation, visualization and executive influence skills
• Deep understanding and ability to leverage AI to optimize and insights and analytics

Success Metrics

• Impact on portfolio brand strategy and performance
• Quality of insights and decision support
• Effectiveness of competitive intelligence
• Team performance and stakeholder satisfaction

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
• Climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices

Benefits

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Competitive compensation package including annual bonus and incentive compensation
• Sales Only: Car reimbursement program and gas card for business and personal use
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Hybrid work model with up to 15 vacation days annually and five sick/wellness days
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: Extra week off during Christmas and New Year’s
• Invest in Your Future: 401K retirement savings plan with matching
• Time Off That Counts: Generous time off policy including 15 vacation days annually and five sick/wellness days
• Enjoy the Holidays: Additional week off during the holiday season
• Invest in Your Education: Tuition reimbursement for courses or certifications
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Peer recognition platform for celebrating accomplishments