Intelligence Analyst

Position: Competitive Intelligence Analyst
** At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives.
** We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day:  That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

** Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.
**** Position Summary
** The Competitive Intelligence Analyst role will focus on generating actionable insights on the competitive landscape for next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based diagnostic testing for cancer patients. The analyst will track, analyze, and interpret competitor activities, market trends, and scientific/clinical developments to support strategic decision-making across marketing, commercial, and medical affairs.

** Job Responsibilities
** Market & Competitive Landscape Analysis
* Continuously monitor competitors in the precision oncology diagnostics space, including new test launches, regulatory filings, clinical validation studies, partnerships, pricing, and reimbursement strategies.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of emerging technologies (e.g., liquid biopsy, companion diagnostics, multi-cancer early detection) and their potential impact.
* Develop profiles and benchmarking reports on key competitors, products, and pipelines.
* Deliver monthly and quarterly intelligence summaries, competitive dashboards, and scenario analyses to inform strategic and tactical planning.

Strategic Insights & Communication
* Understand business implications of complex scientific and market data
* Contribute quarterly competitive landscape reviews, ad-hoc deep dives, and strategic discussions.
* Translate findings into strategic recommendations for executive and functional leadership to guide portfolio prioritization, go-to-market, and evidence generation strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with R&D, Commercial, and Medical Affairs to monitor clinical trial results, publications, and congress updates relevant to cancer diagnostics.
* Collaborate with Market Access and Reimbursement teams to track payer policies, coverage decisions, and competitor pricing.
* Support Business Development with competitive intelligence for partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A assessments.
* Actively participate in cross-functional working groups, competitive review meetings, and major congress debriefs (ASCO, ESMO, AMP, etc.).Tools & Processes
* Leverage databases, publications, analyst reports, KOL input, and primary/secondary research to build robust intelligence deliverables.
* Implement AI tools to increase effectiveness and efficiency of intelligence gathering, consolidation, and analysis.
* Maintain a centralized repository of competitive intelligence and establish best practices for dissemination across the company.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field required
* 3–5 years of experience in competitive intelligence or market analysis within diagnostics, biotech, or life sciences.
* Experience integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., publications, regulatory databases, KOL interviews) into cohesive strategic narratives.
* Strong understanding of the competitive dynamics among precision oncology companies (e.g., Caris, Foundation Medicine, Guardant, Tempus, Exact Sciences).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical and business information into actionable insights.
* Proficiency in CI tools, market databases, and data visualization…