Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Oncology Diagnosis (Hybrid)

Caris Life Sciences • Phoenix, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Competitive Intelligence Analyst generates actionable intelligence on the scientific, clinical, and competitive landscape for next-generation sequencing and other molecular diagnostic tests used in oncology. The role applies 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 analyst evaluates scientific and clinical evidence, tracks competitor and market developments, and turns complex information into clear conclusions and practical recommendations. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams on product positioning, evidence generation, launch planning, market access, reimbursement, partnerships, and opportunity assessments. It also supports intelligence coverage of major oncology and molecular diagnostics congresses and maintains a searchable, well-sourced intelligence repository.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in either oncology and oncology diagnostics scientific or 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, and work independently with high integrity and appropriate handling of 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 for certain positions, 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 to assess 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 may 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 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 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