Director, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
About The Position
The Director of Market Research & CI will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of all in-line, launch Indications market research activities to inform strategic decision-making across the organization. This role is critical to shaping our understanding of customer needs, competitive dynamics, product performance, and market opportunities in the pharmaceutical space. The Director of Market Research will report to Executive Director of Insights and drive various Market Research and Competitive Intelligence initiatives. They will also serve as a key strategic advisor to cross functional team supporting commercial, R&D, and medical affairs with high-impact insights that guide in-line product strategies. This role will play a critical role as Summit advances Ivonescimab through late-stage development toward global commercialization, shaping high‑stakes decisions on positioning, evidence strategy, and launch readiness. This role is ideal for a strategic, Oncology‑focused insights leader who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments and wants to shape the launch of a potential first‑in‑class therapy. Success in this role will be defined by delivering insight that directly shapes brand strategy, launch readiness, and executive decision-making across Summit’s Oncology portfolio.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA, MS, or PhD preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in market research, insights, or commercial analytics within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Deep experience in Oncology, preferably including Immuno‑Oncology and late‑stage or launch‑phase assets; prior launch experience strongly preferred.
- Strong ability and desire to utilize varied AI Tools to improve the research process and/or eliminate the need for certain research using AI (reduce time/cost, gain speed)
- Proven ability to design, lead, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research across the product lifecycle, including landscape assessments, positioning, message development, customer insights, and forecasting support.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to triangulate insights across multiple data sources and translate complexity into clear, unbiased, and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present insights to senior leaders with appropriate context and caveats.
- Solid understanding of Oncology market dynamics, customer behavior, and marketing principles across multiple solid tumor types.
- Experience working with external vendors and familiarity with modern research methodologies, statistical approaches, and emerging analytics and AI‑enabled tools.
- Strong project management skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to align stakeholders on research objectives upfront.
- Ability to work onsite in Princeton, NJ 4 days per week
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a forward-looking, integrated market research in line and launch strategy aligned with the company’s commercialization goals and growth objectives
- Design and oversee qualitative and quantitative research programs to support product lifecycle stages—from early development through launch and post-market phases
- Deliver actionable insights on customer behavior, unmet needs, market trends, in line competitive intelligence, and brand performance
- Translate complex data into clear, concise, and impactful recommendations for stakeholders
- Partner with commercial, brand, access, HEOR, medical affairs, and business development teams to shape strategies using evidence-based insights
- Provide input into forecasting, segmentation, positioning, and go-to-market planning.
- Ensure research practices comply with regulatory standards, industry guidelines, and internal policies
- Promote innovation and adoption of emerging methodologies, technologies, AI and analytics tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
