Lead - Neuroscience Primary Market Research and CI

Lead – Neuroscience Primary Market Research and Competitive Intelligence (CI)
Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve Neuroscience’s integrated insights strategy across primary research and competitive intelligence.
• Partner with senior executives to identify knowledge gaps and shape a research/CI agenda aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead a team for market research: study design, vendor selection, fieldwork logistics, analysis, and delivery of final reports.
• Develop primary research/CI tools and trainings to grow team capabilities and improve processes and vendor management.
• Introduce best-in-class methodologies to better understand physician, patient, and other stakeholder behaviors and needs.
• Select appropriate research methodologies by study objectives; prioritize direct reports to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed insights into decision-making; act as trusted advisor with strategic recommendations.
• Manage external research agencies, CI vendors, and data partners.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred (business/marketing/data science/engineering).
• 10+ years in data-driven decision-making, management consulting, or related bio-pharmaceutical experience.
• Neuroscience experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with AI and GenAI implementation.
• Proven leadership in matrix organizations; can motivate teams to high performance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; translate complex insights into actionable strategy.
• Expert in persuasive presentations and mentoring.
• Proficient with business intelligence tools.
• In-depth healthcare analytics experience (e.g., patient claims data, market access, sales analytics).
• Strong project management; meets deadlines and goals.
• Vendor and budget management; excellent collaboration.
• Ability to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions; adaptable to changing needs/tech.

Travel:
Occasional domestic overnight travel may be required.