Competitive Intelligence Lead, Specialty Pharma & ID Hybrid

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases Competitive Intelligence Team Lead in Rahway, NJ, seeks a seasoned leader to guide CI professionals delivering actionable insights to inform R&D, Human Health, business development, and enterprise priorities. You will build relationships with senior leaders, develop strategic plans, and coach a high-performing team while ensuring quality, compliance, and ethics.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office days and remote days.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in biotech/pharma with strong people management.
• Broad understanding of global pharma/biotech and drug discovery/development.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: align CI priorities with business objectives and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• People Leadership: coach, develop, and build a high-performing CI team.
• Operational Excellence: ensure quality, compliance, and ethical conduct across CI activities.
• Enterprise Leadership: drive global CI initiatives and evaluate new tools/technologies.

Skills

Competitive Intelligence (CI)

Business Development

Drug Development

Influence

Innovation

Leadership

Mentoring Staff

Strategic Thinking

Education

MBA/MS/MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Merck's Specialty, Pharma & Infectious Diseases Competitive Intelligence Team Lead in Rahway, NJ, seeks a seasoned leader to guide CI professionals delivering actionable insights to inform R&D, Human Health, business development, and enterprise priorities. You will build relationships with senior leaders, develop strategic plans, and coach a high-performing team while ensuring quality, compliance, and ethics.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office days and remote days.