Head of Competitive Intelligence - Specialty Pharma & ID

Merck

Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County)

Hybrid

USD 256,000 - 403,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Competitive Intelligence Team Lead to guide a high-performing CI team and deliver actionable insights across R&D, Human Health, business development, and enterprise priorities. The role partners with senior leaders, ensuring CI supports portfolio investments, product development, and commercialization strategies, while upholding ethical standards.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in biotech/pharma, an advanced degree, and strong leadership skills to navigate

Qualifications

Advanced degree required (MBA, MS, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
15+ years of biotech/pharma experience with strong people management.
Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical/biotech industries and drug discovery/development processes.
Superior stakeholder management and ability to work with senior management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: build relationships with senior leaders to align CI with business objectives.
People Leadership: lead and develop a team of Competitive Intelligence Leads and foster collaboration.
Operational Excellence: prioritize resources, ensure quality, compliance, and ethical conduct.
Enterprise Leadership: sponsor Global CI initiatives and drive cross-therapeutic, enterprise-wide assessments.