Pricing & Market Intelligence Analyst

Independence Pet Group•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company established in 2021 that manages a diverse portfolio of pet health brands and services. Clarus, a Doubtless company, is seeking a Pricing & Market Intelligence Analyst to lead pricing strategy, market research, competitive intelligence, and commercialization analysis for its veterinary technology products. This role involves developing data-driven pricing recommendations that consider customer value, competitive positioning, product costs, margin objectives, and market opportunities. The analyst will collaborate with Product, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure pricing decisions align with Clarus' growth strategy and profitability goals. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex market data into actionable business recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in pricing strategy, market research, product operations, strategic planning, management consulting, business analysis, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience building business cases, financial models, and pricing recommendations.
Experience conducting primary and secondary market research and competitive analysis.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of market, customer, and financial data into clear recommendations.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with executive audiences.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to influence decision-making across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Experience supporting SaaS, healthcare technology, insurance technology, payments, analytics, AI-enabled products, or platform businesses preferred.
Advanced Excel and Power BI/Tableau experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop pricing strategies and recommendations for new and existing Clarus products and services.
Evaluate subscription, transaction-based, usage-based, claims-based, and hybrid pricing models.
Recommend pricing, packaging, bundling, and commercialization strategies for software and data products.
Assess business cases and pricing approaches for new product launches, strategic partnerships, and market expansions.
Monitor pricing performance and recommend optimization opportunities to improve revenue growth, adoption, and profitability.
Establish pricing governance and pricing approval processes across the product portfolio.
Conduct market research to understand customer purchasing behavior, willingness to pay, unmet needs, and market trends.
Develop competitive intelligence on veterinary software providers, practice management systems, claims solutions, payment platforms, and emerging market entrants.
Analyze competitor pricing models, product offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
Identify market opportunities, risks, and industry trends that influence product strategy and commercial decisions.
Conduct customer and stakeholder interviews, surveys, and research initiatives to support pricing and product decisions.
Assess product delivery costs, operating expenses, implementation costs, support costs, and partnership economics to support pricing recommendations.
Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate pricing alternatives and expected business outcomes.
Partner with Finance on revenue forecasts, margin assessments, and long-range planning assumptions.
Measure the effectiveness of pricing decisions through adoption, retention, revenue, and profitability metrics.
Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership review.
Partner with Product Managers throughout the product lifecycle to develop pricing and commercialization strategies.
Collaborate with Commercial teams to ensure pricing recommendations align with market realities and customer needs.
Support strategic planning, annual operating planning, and product investment prioritization decisions.
Partner with M&A, Strategic Partnerships, and Corporate Development teams to assess pricing and market opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and new business models.
Support product launch readiness activities, including pricing, positioning, and market assessments.