Associate Director, Immunology Competitive Intelligence & Market Research

Takeda•Cambridge, MA

2d•$154,400 - $242,550•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Immunology Competitive Intelligence & Market Research will lead strategic CI activities for a key asset within Takeda’s Immunology portfolio. You will report to the Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence for the Gastroenterology and Immunology Business Unit. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. scientific or commercial education
7+ years of progressive responsibility in competitive intelligence or related field in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
Proven record of innovation and capability building within CI, including AI integration experience
Matrix stakeholder management experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with dermatology and/or rheumatology therapeutic areas strongly preferred
Highly analytical with strong business acumen.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
Matrix stakeholder management experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute CI plans.
Deliver timely, actionable insights and alerts on competitor activities, market dynamics, and emerging trends.
Manage external vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables and compliance with ethical standards.
Organize and lead strategic work sessions
Demonstrate subject matter expertise and thought leadership, creating and sharing best in class practices
Lead and coordinate CI activities at major scientific and industry conferences, including pre-conference planning, on-site intelligence gathering, and post-conference reporting.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Global, Medical Affairs, Forecasting, Marketing) to align CI outputs with business needs.
Support Investor Relations call preparation and other external communications with accurate, relevant information.
Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
Lead select market research projects (e.g. promotional effectiveness, demand studies, syndicated studies)
Deliver impactful presentations and recurring updates to senior leadership.
Closely collaborate with market research and analytics leads, providing comprehensive view of the competitive landscape, integrating syndicated data, PMR, and secondary data.