Head, Global Oncology Strategic Market Research & Advanced Analytics Innovation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) & benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston seeks a senior leader to shape market research and advanced analytics across Oncology, guiding portfolio decisions with forward‑looking insights. You will own end‑to‑end research, including segmentation, concept testing, and demand forecasting, partnering with I&A and cross‑functional teams to align strategy with launch and lifecycle plans.

This role emphasizes GenAI‑enabled data modernization and rigorous governance, with global scope across oncology assets and

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech Insights & Analytics with strategic market research expertise (launch brands preferred).
• 5+ years in bio/pharma or related with advanced analytics (predictive analytics, machine learning, GenAI).
• Global experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into insight-driven decision support for Global Oncology leadership.
• Own the global strategic market research vision across Oncology pipeline, launch, and lifecycle stages; ensure insights are forward-looking and aligned to portfolio/brand priorities.
• Lead primary market research with a globally consistent, locally relevant approach (segmentation, concept testing, demand/adoption research, journey mapping, tracking) across HCPs, patients, and caregivers.
• Proactively frame critical business questions; design research that challenges assumptions and surfaces risks/tradeoffs.
• Establish market research best practices (methodological rigor, study design standards, vendor briefs, analytical quality, and executive storytelling).
• Lead across complex stakeholder groups to build alignment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Partner with Oncology I&A peers as an enterprise connector using forecasting/analytics/competitive intelligence to inform decisions.

Skills

Leadership in matrix environments

Translate strategy into action

Lead end-to-end primary research

Data-driven analytics mindset

Education

BA/BS required

Master’s in CS/Business or related preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as an objective, proactive voice of customers; translate business priorities into insight-driven decision support for Global Oncology leadership.
• Own the global strategic market research vision across Oncology pipeline, launch, and lifecycle stages; ensure insights are forward-looking and aligned to portfolio/brand priorities.
• Lead primary market research with a globally consistent, locally relevant approach (e.g., segmentation, concept/message testing, demand/adoption research, journey mapping, tracking) across HCPs, patients, and caregivers.
• Proactively frame critical business questions; design research that challenges assumptions and surfaces risks/tradeoffs.
• Establish market research best practices (methodological rigor, study design standards, vendor briefs, analytical quality, and executive storytelling).
• Lead across complex stakeholder groups to build alignment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Partner with Oncology I&A peers as an enterprise connector using forecasting/analytics/competitive intelligence to inform decisions.

Advanced Analytics

• Transform insights and analytics by anticipating industry/competitive signals; modernize data approaches (including GenAI); pilot/scale innovative analytics with enterprise leaders and Global Capabilities Centers.
• Lead global analytics for BD, NPP, and early launch assets using claims/EMR/etc. to support opportunity assessment, patient identification for trials, forecasting, and strategic choices.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required; Master’s in Computer Science, Business, or related preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech Insights & Analytics with strategic market research expertise (launch brands preferred); global experience a plus.
• 5+ years in bio/pharma or related with advanced analytics (predictive analytics, machine learning, patient-level data triggers, marketing mix) and GenAI.

Required Skills

• Leadership in matrix environments; influence, consensus building, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Translate strategy into action; communicate complex issues clearly; manage plans to mitigate risks.
• Lead end-to-end primary research (qualitative/quantitative), including study design, vendor oversight, budgeting, and executive insight delivery.
• Data-driven mindset; proficiency with pharmaceutical data sources (claims, EMR) and analytics technologies.

Benefits (explicitly stated)

• Short-term/long-term incentives; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time/year; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.