Competitive Intelligence & Insights Lead

Biocon Biologics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon Biologics in Bengaluru is seeking a senior techno-commercial professional to lead the Competitive Intelligence sub-function for biosimilars and generics. You will generate insights on competitive landscape, product pipelines, clinical development, and market dynamics to support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of CI, market research or strategy experience in pharma/biotech, plus postgraduate degree in Life Sciences and strong analytical skills; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of hands-on CI, market research or strategy experience in pharma/biotech.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize diverse sources.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with CI databases is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and report-writing.
• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences; MBA adds advantage.
• Self-motivated with proactive problem-solving.
• Strong business acumen and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor key competitors across therapeutic areas.
• Collect, curate, and analyze data on competitor activities.
• Track regulatory/policy developments impacting pharma.
• Provide updates and deep-dive reports to leadership.
• Monitor emerging trends and scientific innovations.
• Support dashboards and presentations for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Competitive Intelligence

Market Research

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Life Sciences

MBA or management qualification

Tools

IQVIA

GlobalData

EvaluatePharma

Job description

We are looking for a strong candidate with a techno-commercial background and hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The role reports into the Head of Portfolio Strategy and will be leading the Competitive Intelligence sub-function for our biosimilars and generics business.

The ideal candidate will support strategic decision-making by generating insights into the competitive landscape, product pipelines, clinical development, and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and monitor key competitors across relevant therapeutic areas within the pharma and biotech sector
• Collect, Curate, and Analyse data on competitor activities, including: Market size, forecasts, Product pipelines and R&D investments, Clinical trial updates and outcomes, Regulatory milestones (approvals, submissions, designations), Strategic alliances, M&A activity, licensing, and collaborations, Financial performance and market share analysis.
• Track and summarize global regulatory and policy developments impacting the industry (e.g., drug pricing, reimbursement).
• Provide regular updates and deep-dive reports to internal stakeholders to support portfolio strategy and forecasting.
• Proactively monitor emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and scientific innovations relevant to our business.
• Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, trackers, and presentation materials for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• 10-12 years of hands-on experience in Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, or Strategy roles within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sources.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is a must; experience with competitive intelligence databases (e.g., IQVIA, GlobalData, EvaluatePharma) is a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create clear, concise, and impactful reports and presentations.
• Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences; MBA or management qualification is an added advantage.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and critical thinking
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness in deliverables
• Strong sense of curiosity, business acumen, and ability to work cross-functionally