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Director, Global Competitive Intelligence Lead, Immunology

Biogen
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
$196,000 - $270,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions

Role Summary

The Director, Global Competitive Intelligence (CI) for Immunology leads Biogen’s CI strategy and execution for the immunology portfolio. This role delivers actionable insights to inform pipeline development, clinical positioning, and commercial strategy. The role establishes robust monitoring frameworks, synthesizes complex data into clear recommendations, and partners cross-functionally to embed CI into decision-making processes while ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a strategic framework for tracking competitor activities across portfolios and geographies.
  • Partner with senior leaders and Product Development & Commercialization (PDC) teams to embed CI into brand, portfolio, and enterprise planning cycles.
  • Translate complex market, clinical, and regulatory signals into clear, actionable recommendations that inform strategic decisions.
  • Analyze diverse data sources (primary and secondary intel, competitive benchmarks, digital engagement) to identify trends and business opportunities.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics, customer segments, and the competitive landscape.
  • Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and adapt insights to varying market realities.
  • Manage end-to-end competitive analysis for pipeline and inline assets, including clinical trials, regulatory filings, pricing, promotional strategies, and digital engagement.
  • Maintain early-warning systems to identify competitive threats and opportunities; lead scenario planning for high-impact events in collaboration with PDC leads.
  • Synthesize primary and secondary data into integrated disease- and asset-level insights; deliver clear, actionable outputs to senior stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic guidance for research programs, clinical positioning, launch planning, and business development decisions.
  • Scale CI processes, standards, and tools across the global insights team; may mentor and guide CI analysts where applicable.
  • Uphold ethical and legal standards for CI; continuously enhance data quality, methodologies, and workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize data collection and refine analytical approaches for greater effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS required.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in pharma/biotech or healthcare consulting with a focus on competitive and market intelligence.
  • 5+ years of experience working in immunology related indications
  • Proven ability to deliver actionable insights across the product lifecycle, from early development through post-launch.
  • Deep expertise in competitive intelligence synthesis, with strong understanding of compliance and ethical standards.
  • Demonstrated capability to synthesize complex datasets into clear, executive-ready recommendations that influence strategic decisions.
  • Extensive experience collaborating with and advising senior leadership; skilled in leading cross-functional and global initiatives.
  • Up to 30% travel international and domestic travel

Skills

  • Experience within the Lupus space is a plus

Additional Requirements

  • Up to 30% travel (international and domestic) may be required.