Manager of Competitive Intelligence & Market Analytics

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights to lead market intelligence that informs commercialization, partnerships, and investments across oncology technologies.

This role blends business acumen with scientific insight, delivering data-driven analyses, competitive assessments, and due diligence supporting portfolio decisions and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; MBA/MPH preferred.
• 7 years in healthcare, life sciences, or market research with intelligence/analysis focus.
• Experience supporting technology commercialization or due diligence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research across oncology, healthcare, biotech and related areas.
• Evaluate competitors, products, partnerships, and commercialization strategies.
• Develop executive-ready reports and analytical models to support decisions.
• Collaborate with leadership to support portfolio strategy and due diligence.

Skills

Market research

Competitive intelligence

Financial analysis

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Public Health

Tools

Analytical modeling

Excel

Job description

Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the nation's leading cancer center dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Technology Commercialization department, the Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights supports the advancement of oncology-focused technologies and healthcare innovations by delivering market intelligence that informs commercialization, partnership, and investment decisions. The Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights works closely with leadership to provide data-driven insights that support strategic portfolio management and technology assessment.

UT MD Anderson's Technology Commercialization function helps translate scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions through licensing, partnerships, venture activities, and commercialization strategies. The Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights plays a critical role in evaluating market opportunities, supporting strategic due diligence, and generating intelligence that enables evidence-based decision-making. The Manager of Marketing Intelligence & Strategic Insights serves as a key contributor to the organization's innovation ecosystem.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the business side of science, combining quantitative analytical capabilities with experience evaluating technology, healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, or commercialization opportunities. Candidates with experience conducting market research, competitive intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic assessments within scientific, healthcare, innovation, or venture-focused environments are highly desirable.

Minimum $59.13/hour - Midpoint $74.04/hour - Maximum $88.94/hour

Why Us?

This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of cancer innovation by supporting commercialization strategies for groundbreaking technologies and healthcare solutions. The role provides meaningful exposure to strategic decision-making, technology assessment, market intelligence, and industry partnerships while contributing to UT MD Anderson's mission of Making Cancer History®.

Team members benefit from a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both career growth and work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Research

• Conduct comprehensive market research across oncology, healthcare, biotechnology, and related industries
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes
• Develop actionable intelligence to support commercialization and investment decisions
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry developments, and market opportunities

Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Analysis

• Evaluate competitors, products, technologies, partnerships, and commercialization strategies
• Generate intelligence reports and strategic market assessments for leadership
• Identify opportunities, risks, and market differentiators across portfolio technologies
• Support strategic planning through quantitative and qualitative market analyses

Due Diligence & Portfolio Support

• Support due diligence activities related to partnerships, licensing, investments, and commercialization opportunities
• Develop analytical models and assessments to evaluate market potential and business viability

  Reporting & Decision Support

  • Prepare executive-ready presentations, reports, and intelligence summaries
  • Translate complex market and competitive data into clear business insights
  • Deliver quantitative analyses that support Director-level and executive decision-making
  • Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a concise, actionable format

  Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

  • Partner with commercialization, business development, and innovation stakeholders
  • Support strategic industry venture initiatives through ongoing intelligence gathering
  • Maintain awareness of healthcare innovation trends and commercialization best practices
  • Contribute analytical expertise to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives

  EDUCATION

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health or related field.

  WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Required: 7 years experience in healthcare, life sciences, consulting, market research, or strategic analysis conducting market research, competitive intelligence, or commercialization analysis.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting technology commercialization, venture evaluation, licensing, or investment diligence.
  • Experience conducting market research, competitive intelligence, business analysis, strategic planning, commercialization analysis, technology assessment, or related analytical work • Experience in healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, venture capital, technology commercialization, innovation management, consulting, business development, or strategic planning environments; experience supporting the commercialization of scientific or healthcare innovations; experience developing quantitative models and business cases

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

  This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

  It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

  Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 182935
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Days
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 154,000
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 185,000
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Fund Type: Soft
  • Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes