Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Oncology Diagnosis (Hybrid)

Caris Life Sciences • Irving, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Generate actionable intelligence on the scientific, clinical, and competitive landscape for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other molecular diagnostic tests used in oncology. Apply scientific and clinical oncology expertise or in-depth oncology diagnostics market analysis experience to interpret evidence, assess product differentiation, and inform decisions across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and R&D.

The role evaluates scientific and clinical evidence, monitors developments in oncology diagnostics and clinical practice, tracks competitors and market activity, and converts complex information into clear conclusions and recommendations. It collaborates with internal teams on product positioning, evidence generation, launch planning, market access, business development, and oncology congress intelligence. The analyst uses scientific and market resources, AI tools, and a searchable intelligence repository to produce regularly updated, well-supported deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience through either oncology or oncology diagnostics scientific/clinical work, or oncology diagnostics market analysis, competitive intelligence, equity research, consulting, or a related analyst role.
• Strong understanding of cancer biology, molecular diagnostic technologies, and the role of testing in treatment selection and disease monitoring.
• Ability to critically assess clinical and technical evidence and distinguish established findings from preliminary results and promotional claims.
• Experience integrating publications, clinical trial data, company disclosures, market research, and expert input into clear, defensible conclusions.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with scientific and commercial audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, scientific literature searching, and relevant research or data visualization tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, work independently with high integrity, and appropriately handle confidential information.
• Ability to travel, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required for congresses and business needs.
• Ability to perform typical office activities, including using standard office equipment and handling routine office supplies.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, which may include criminal background check, drug screening, credit check where applicable, and reference verification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline, such as an MS, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent; an MBA with substantial oncology diagnostics experience is also valuable.
• Experience in a molecular diagnostics laboratory, oncology diagnostics company, or research or advisory organization focused on precision oncology.
• Familiarity with diagnostic regulatory pathways, payer coverage, reimbursement, and commercial adoption drivers.
• Experience conducting expert interviews or developing scientific and competitive congress summaries.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate publications, clinical trials, validation studies, and congress presentations for assay performance, clinical validity, clinical utility, and relevance to patient care.
• Analyze developments in comprehensive genomic profiling, tissue and liquid biopsy, companion diagnostics, molecular residual disease testing, and emerging early detection approaches.
• Compare study designs, patient populations, endpoints, and methodological limitations to assess the strength of evidence supporting diagnostic claims.
• Monitor oncology testing guidelines and clinical practice developments that could affect test adoption, evidence requirements, or product positioning.
• Track competitor test launches, product enhancements, regulatory activity, partnerships, pricing, reimbursement, and commercial developments.
• Develop competitor and product profiles comparing test capabilities, clinical applications, supporting evidence, sample requirements, turnaround times, and workflow considerations.
• Conduct focused market assessments and primary and secondary research to identify competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Produce monthly intelligence updates, quarterly landscape reviews, dashboards, and targeted analyses explaining the implications of scientific and market developments.
• Translate complex scientific and business information into clear conclusions and practical recommendations for functional leaders.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and Marketing to assess emerging evidence and support positioning, evidence generation, and launch planning.
• Collaborate with Market Access and Business Development on payer coverage trends, reimbursement developments, partnership evaluations, and opportunity assessments.
• Support intelligence planning, coverage, and debriefs for major oncology and molecular diagnostics congresses, including ASCO, ESMO, and AMP.
• Use scientific databases, regulatory resources, market research, analyst reports, and expert interviews to develop well-supported intelligence deliverables.
• Apply AI tools to improve research and synthesis while verifying source accuracy and protecting confidential information.
• Maintain a searchable intelligence repository with clear sourcing, consistent updates, and accessible reporting formats.
• Complete all job-specific, safety, and compliance training assigned based on the responsibilities of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level