Strategic CI Director – Oncology Insights & Growth

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director, Scientific & Competitive Analysis to lead the Oncology Business Unit's competitive intelligence function, delivering integrated insights that inform brand strategy, clinical development, and portfolio decisions.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, partner with brand, medical, market access, and R&D leaders, and translate scientific, regulatory, and market developments into actionable recommendations that guide launches and

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in healthcare/pharma with exposure to product development.
• Ability to translate intelligence into strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with brand and executive leadership alignment.
• Ability to communicate complex information to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Scientific & Competitive Analysis team.
• Align CI activities with business priorities for brands and launches.
• Act as competitive early warning system and coordinate responses.
• Develop and execute intelligence plans across brands and markets.
• Deliver forward-looking assessments with business implications.
• Lead scenario planning and response planning for market events.
• Collaborate with commercial, medical, market access, and R&D stakeholders.
• Provide updates to leadership and governance on competitive landscape.
• Plan CI activities at major conferences and disseminate insights to global and regional stakeholders.
• Manage external CI vendors, tools, and budget.
• Own CI methodologies and present to senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Competitive intelligence

Project management

Education

BS in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD)

Tools

Competitive intelligence tools

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director, Scientific & Competitive Analysis to lead the Oncology Business Unit's competitive intelligence function, delivering integrated insights that inform brand strategy, clinical development, and portfolio decisions.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, partner with brand, medical, market access, and R&D leaders, and translate scientific, regulatory, and market developments into actionable recommendations that guide launches and