Director, Strategic Planning

MSD

Immunology Competitive Intelligence Director at global healthcare leader. Providing CI leadership in the external healthcare environment with a focus on Gastroenterology and IBD.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Competitive Intelligence within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on immunology and the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to analyze market dynamics, develop strategic insights, and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

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PhD In Life SciencesImmunology ExpertiseCompetitive Intelligence LeadershipStakeholder ManagementDrug Discovery Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Market Situation AnalysisStrategic ForecastingOperational BenchmarkingClinical Development StrategiesCommercialization Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingCreativityTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare EnvironmentRegulatory StandardsHealth Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing Competitive Intelligence (CI) leadership by deeply understanding the external healthcare environment and our company's internal business
Utilizing business and competitive intelligence to provide unbiased and fact-based competitive insights, benchmarking, and recommendations for commercialization strategies, portfolio prioritization, clinical development/research strategies, and Business Development initiatives
Partnering with discovery and clinical colleagues to shape research programs
Analyzing select competitor activities through strategic assessments, such as market situation analysis, strategic forecasting, and operational benchmarking
Monitoring and benchmarking strategic plans and insights into our company's competitors, providing early warning for potential threats and opportunities
Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant healthcare environment matters, including policy, regulatory, and health technology
Developing a global internal network of subject matter experts to share intelligence and support strategic activities
Supporting the design and execution of competitive planning initiatives for products subject to significant competitive events
Ensuring the effective implementation and integrity of all competitive and business intelligence activities
Applying ethical and legal standards to all competitive intelligence activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and minimum 10 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
Minimum of 3 years in immunology disease field
Strong scientific understanding of immunology indications, specifically Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease, and other related diseases
Broad understanding of global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with in-depth knowledge of drug discovery and development processes
Superior stakeholder management skills and ability to work as an expert team player
Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage complexity
Ability to build and manage collaborative relationships, specifically with senior management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days