Associate Director, Market Research
About The Position
As a member of Takeda Oncology, this position contributes to the organization’s vision to cure cancer. The Associate Director is responsible for executing primary market research for Global Oncology brands, pipeline assets, and Business Development, integrating Global Forecasting and Competitive Intelligence insights to drive brand value and market competitiveness. The role partners with Takeda Oncology Therapeutic Area Leads, Global Brand Leads, the New Product Planning Team, and lead countries and regions. It requires strong expertise in pharmaceutical market analysis, primary market research methods, and integration of insights. The position also supports global and regional teams by sharing market research best practices and expertise. The position is classified as hybrid and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Travel is approximately 15%, with more travel as needed for specific business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree; a Life Sciences background is preferred.
- At least 7 years of market research experience in an international and multicultural environment.
- Strong understanding of global pharmaceutical market research processes and methodology.
- Deep expertise in pharmaceutical primary market research.
- Ability to extract, analyze, treat, and consolidate data from different sources into clear, concise formats with rigor and accuracy.
- Advanced user of Windows applications, analytical tools, and applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage vendor relationships.
- Willingness to travel approximately 15%, with additional travel as business needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business, marketing, or social sciences.
- Deep knowledge of the oncology market.
Responsibilities
- Drive global primary market research for solid tumor areas, pipeline assets, products at launch, and strategic brands.
- Conduct primary market research using appropriate methodologies and techniques.
- Develop and administer primary market research tracking dashboards for newly launched and key company brands and regions.
- Use market, competitor, and product information to produce objective, actionable insights into market drivers, the competitive environment, and promotional and treatment trends among key customer types.
- Support lead countries and regions with market research expertise, coaching, and guidance on global sources and techniques.
- Design research that informs forecasting models and supports the rationale for forecasting assumptions.
- Establish excellence and best practices in collaboration with Global Forecasting and Global Competitive Intelligence.
- Communicate ideas persuasively and appropriately in writing and in person, and communicate changes and intentions transparently to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Insights & Analytics colleagues, including Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics, as a strategic thought partner to commercial teams.
- Set priorities and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Listen actively and objectively to clients to ensure research design addresses business needs.
- Plan and manage projects.
- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and maintain accurate brand budgets.
- Learn about therapeutic areas and products quickly.
Benefits
- Stimulating career opportunities.
- A workplace that encourages innovation and strives for excellence.
- An inclusive and collaborative workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
