Associate Director, Market Research and Intelligence - Hampton, NJ

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding.

In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.

Celldex is now entering an exciting new chapter – building a commercial team to launch barzolvolimab - the most advanced anti-KIT therapy in pivotal development that has the potential to redefine treatment for multiple allergy and dermatological diseases with Phase 3 studies in CSU, ColdU, SD and phase 2 studies in AD and PN. We’re looking for curious, driven builders who can connect their day-to-day work to enterprise-level impact, endlessly prioritize what matters most, and deliver on their commitments with urgency and ownership.

If you’re energized by building something meaningful, excited to grow personally and professionally, and motivated to create lasting impact in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to meet you.

Ready to make an impact? Learn more about joining the Celldex Team today!

Reporting to the Senior Director of Commercial Insights and Analytics, the Associate Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence (MR & CI) is critical in generating insights that will drive the commercial launch of barzolvolimab in CSU. This position will own the development and execution of market research and competitive intelligence for barzolvolimab, ensuring the commercial organization remains deeply informed and strategically aligned.

This position will be integral within the launch team – preparing the group with the latest on competitor and barzolvolimab s strategic position, and a core contributor to the brand plan for barzolvolimab.

• Lead the development and execution of quantitative and qualitative market research for HCP and patients, and support market research for payer and access related efforts
• Design and manage market tracking studies (specifically ATUs, segmentation, message testing, TPP refinement)
• Distill market research findings into a go-to-market strategy that is actionable, providing business recommendations as a key contributor within the launch team
• Co-owner in barzolvolimab brand planning
• Lead CI planning and execution for barzolvolimab
• Develop and maintain competitive landscapes
• Present findings, as appropriate, to team members, including those in executive leadership
• Partner closely with Forecasting, Analytics, Marketing, Access and Medical Affairs to integrate CI into scenario planning

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent in experience (Life Sciences, Business, or related field)
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MBA, MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD, or Masters in Market Research, Health Economics or a related field)
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare consulting, equity research or finance with 3 years being the owner of select or all market research and CI programming
• Relentless desire to answer tough questions and an ability to apply oneself diligently to do so
• Firm understanding of market research methodologies
• Ability to conduct market research independently, as needed
• Ability to find, select, and manage external partners in a manner that continually generates competitive edge
• Strong knowledge of biopharma/biotech commercial strategy and product development
• Highly analytical and extensive experience with tools such as Alpha Sense, Fact Set, Trial Trove, IQVIA, Komodo Health, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to identify novel approaches to answering key business questions and uncover insights that will be “needle movers” in future market conditions for pre-commercial products
• Experie…