Specialty, Pharma Infectious Diseases Intelligence Team Lead

Job Description

The Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases Competitive Intelligence Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of Competitive Intelligence (CI) professionals who deliver actionable insights, strategic assessments, and competitive intelligence to inform key business decisions across our Research and Development Division (R&D), Human Health, Business Development, and the broader Enterprise.

The Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases Competitive Intelligence Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of Competitive Intelligence (CI) professionals who deliver actionable insights, strategic assessments, and competitive intelligence to inform key business decisions across our Research and Development Division (R&D), Human Health, Business Development, and the broader Enterprise.

This leader serves as a trusted strategic partner to senior stakeholders, providing external perspectives, competitive insights, and strategic recommendations that support portfolio investments, product development, commercialization strategies, business development evaluations, and Enterprise priorities. The role is accountable for attracting, developing, and leading a high-performing team while ensuring all competitive intelligence activities are conducted in accordance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across R&D and Human Health to understand intelligence needs and align team priorities with business objectives.
• Develop and communicate strategic plans, priorities, and work streams that support key pipeline, commercial, and business development decisions.
• Ensure timely, objective communication of insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Lead and develop a team of Competitive Intelligence Leads, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Set clear expectations, drive accountability, and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Help team members navigate change and adapt to evolving business priorities.

• Prioritize resources against the highest-value business opportunities and strategic questions.
• Maintain high standards for quality, compliance, and ethical conduct across all competitive intelligence activities.

• Sponsor and guide Global Competitive Intelligence initiatives, including process improvements, capability development, and evaluation of new tools and technologies.
• Lead cross-therapeutic area and enterprise-wide strategic assessments that enhance organizational decision-making and competitive readiness.

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

• 15+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with strong people management experience.
• Strong scientific understanding of a range of therapeutic areas.
• 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, particularly with senior management.

• We offer a hybrid work model (combination of in-office 3 days & offsite/remote 2 days). This position cannot be 100% remote.
• Based in Rahway, Upper Gwynedd, PA, or West Point, PA.

Business Development, Competitive Intelligence (CI), Drug Development, Influence, Innovation, Leadership, Mentoring Staff, Strategic Thinking