Lead/ Sr. Analyst – Business Research/ Market Intelligence/ Competitive Intelligence

Roche; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche seeks a Lead/ Sr. Analyst – Business Research/ Market Intelligence to drive integrated strategic competitive intelligence and market insights from Chennai/ Hyderabad.

You will synthesize clinical and commercial signals, apply rigorous frameworks, and guide global partners with data-driven recommendations. You will leverage GenAI to accelerate secondary research, perform sentiment analyses, and summarize clinical trials, informing Roche's product development and launch strategies in a

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in Strategic Business Research/ Market Research/ CI within Pharma/Life Sciences.
• Proficiency in applying SWOT/PESTLE to pharmaceutical lifecycle stages.
• Experience or vision for GenAI tools to automate data extraction and enhance consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monitoring of the competitive landscape across Clinical and Commercial CI.
• Apply frameworks like SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces to identify unmet needs and opportunities.
• Architect GenAI-powered workflows to speed up research synthesis and insights.

Skills

Strategic Research

Market Intelligence

GenAI in Pharma

Stakeholder Communication

Self-starter

Education

B.Tech/BE/B.Pharma

MBA or Life Sciences Master

Tools

Clarivate

AlphaSense

EvaluatePharma

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
Position Title: Lead/ Sr. Analyst – Business Research/ Market Intelligence
Location: Hyderabad/ Chennai
Job Description
Roche has established Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) at Chennai/ Hyderabad to drive analytics & technology driven solutions by partnering with Roche affiliates across the globe.
As a Lead Analyst, you will act as a dedicated SME to Roche’s global business partners. You will transcend traditional data collection by integrating Clinical and Commercial Competitive Intelligence (CI), Market intelligence with advanced GenAI-driven analytics. Your goal is to provide high-level strategic
foresight using established business frameworks to influence Roche’s global product pipeline and commercial launch strategies.
The Opportunity

• Integrated Strategic Competitive/ Market Intelligence: Lead the end-to-end monitoring of the competitive landscape, bifurcating insights into Clinical CI (R&D pipeline, trial design shifts, MoA breakthroughs) and Commercial CI (pricing, market access, field force shifts, and launch trajectories)
• Strategic Framework Application: Synthesize complex market signals into actionable strategies using structured frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and Patient Journey Mapping to identify unmet needs and white-space opportunities
• GenAI & Innovation: Architect and implement GenAI-powered workflows (e.g., LLMs for rapid secondary research synthesis, automated earnings call sentiment analysis, or GPT-based clinical trial summarization) to increase the velocity and depth of strategic recommendations
• High-Stakes Conference Coverage (ASCO, ESMO, AACR, JP Morgan, Jefferies, etc.): Provide pre-conference/ post-conference impact assessment analysis of competitor data readouts on Roche’s portfolio
• Strategic Advisory: Transform market insights from public & proprietary data sources (e.g. CT.gov, Clarivate, AlphaSense, EvaluatePharma) into "Executive Stories" that provide clear "So What?" and "Now What?" recommendations to partners & senior leadership
• Predictive Intelligence: Flag "Trigger Events" (e.g., Breakthrough Designations, FDA/ regulatory signals, M&A activity) and perform Scenario Planning to assess potential implications for Roche brands

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5–8 years of experience in Strategic Business Research/ Market Research/ CI within Pharma/Life Sciences
• Methodology: Expert-level proficiency in applying Business Research Frameworks (SWOT, PESTLE) to the pharmaceutical lifecycle—from Phase I to Loss of Exclusivity (LoE)
• Tech-Savviness: Proven experience or a strong vision for using GenAI tools to automate data extraction and enhance strategic consulting
• Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of the Drug Development Process, including clinical trial endpoints, regulatory pathways (FDA/EMA), and commercial launch excellence
• Communication: Ability to influence global stakeholders through structured communication and data visualization
• Self-Driven Ownership: A proactive "self-starter" who manages complex projects with minimal guidance in a fast-paced global environment
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Possesses an agile, GenAI-forward mindset to reinvent research workflows and tackle intricate life science challenges
• Strategic Influencer: Passionate about the "why" behind the data, using structured narratives to move stakeholders from insights to action

Education

• UG: B. Tech/B.E./B. Pharm
• PG (Preferred): MBA or Masters in Life Sciences/Biotechnology

Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.