AI-Driven Market Research & Insights Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Director of Market Research & Insights to lead strategy, development, and communication of research capabilities across the commercial organization.

You will oversee primary and secondary research, translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, and partner with Marketing, Sales, and Enterprise Analytics to align insights with brand objectives and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MS, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years progressive experience in market research or commercial insights in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and translate insights into strategic decisions.
• Strong knowledge of primary/secondary research, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and performance analytics.
• Experience managing external vendors, budgets, and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven executive communication (presentations/storytelling).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead overall market research & insights strategy aligned to commercial priorities and brand objectives.
• Oversee primary research (HCPs, caregivers, patients, other stakeholders) and secondary research/insight development.
• Translate findings into recommendations for senior leadership; drive application of insights into commercial strategy.
• Manage external market research/insights vendor partnerships (quality, budget, alignment).
• Partner with Marketing on customer insights, including HCP and Patient Journeys.
• Co-lead Situational Analysis integrating multiple data sources to inform product performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Apply AI-enabled market research tools and generative AI to enhance qualitative/quantitative pharmaceutical research while ensuring data quality/compliance.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI applications (LLMs, machine learning, NLP) to improve research efficiency and business insights.
• Partner with Enterprise Analytics, Sales, and Marketing on brand and sales force KPIs.
• Establish frameworks to improve insight generation, research effectiveness, reporting clarity, and decision making.
• Communicate insights to influence all levels of the organization; lead complex cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Executive communication

Influence senior leaders

Primary/secondary research

Forecasting

Competitive intelligence

Performance analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Director of Market Research & Insights to lead strategy, development, and communication of research capabilities across the commercial organization.

You will oversee primary and secondary research, translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, and partner with Marketing, Sales, and Enterprise Analytics to align insights with brand objectives and performance metrics.