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Merck · 5 days ago

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Competitive Intelligence Director (PAH, COPD)

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $267K/yr

8+ years exp

Merck is currently seeking a Cardiovascular & Respiratory Competitive Intelligence Director specializing in PAH, COPD, and other cardiopulmonary diseases. This role is responsible for providing Competitive Intelligence (CI) leadership by deeply understanding the external healthcare environment and the company's internal business.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilizing business and competitive intelligence to provide unbiased and fact-based competitive insights, benchmarking, and recommendations for commercialization strategies, portfolio prioritization, clinical development/research strategies, and Business Development initiatives

Partnering with discovery and clinical colleagues to shape research programs

Analyzing select competitor activities through strategic assessments, such as market situation analysis, strategic forecasting, and operational benchmarking

Monitoring and benchmarking strategic plans and insights into our company's competitors, providing early warning for potential threats and opportunities

Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare environment matters, including policy, regulatory, and health technology

Developing a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities

Supporting the design and execution of competitive planning initiatives for products subject to significant competitive events

Ensuring the effective implementation and integrity of all competitive and business intelligence activities

Applying ethical and legal standards to all competitive intelligence activities

Qualification

Cardiovascular expertiseRespiratory expertiseCompetitive intelligenceStakeholder managementBiotech/pharmaceutical experienceDrug development knowledgeLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MD, PhD, or equivalent) required

PhD and 8+ years of experience OR MS and 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with 3-5+ years in cardiovascular and/or respiratory therapeutic area

Strong scientific understanding of cardiovascular & respiratory indications, preferably PAH, COPD and other related diseases

Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with in-depth knowledge of drug discovery and development processes

Superior stakeholder management skills and ability to work as an expert team player

Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage complexity

Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships, specifically with senior management