Competitive Intelligence Director

Competitive Intelligence Director (Oncology)

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Competitive Intelligence Director for our Oncology TA.  This is a key role in supporting the Medicines Commercial Teams (MCTs) and Medicines Development Teams (MDTs). As such you will act as an objective, critical and strategic advisor based on your deep expertise in current and future competitive drivers in the market.  An opportunity like this rarely arises and we are looking for an exceptional individual who through their insightful and objective analysis of the established and emerging competitive environment can help shape GSK brand and portfolio strategies, now and for the future.  This is an exciting opportunity to shape GSK’s strategy in a competitive and fast-evolving healthcare landscape.

Key responsibilities:

As a full-time member of the Global Competitive Intelligence team aligned to Global Product Strategy in Oncology, you will be responsible for:

• Deliver timely, actionable competitive insights to support strategic decisions for licensing / BD opportunities, pipeline, and marketed products including effective integration, consolidation and communication of scientific data analyses and insights at both disease and asset level
• Act as an objective, critical and strategic advisor to asset teams based on deep expertise in current and future competitive drivers in the marketplace
• Lead competitive intelligence planning for key congresses with input from GSK teams and manage third party agency when vendor support required. Drive GSK team preparedness, ensuring key intelligence questions developed, aligning onsite activities and consolidating key insights and disseminating post-congress
• Expert use of a wide range of competitor information sources to support clinical development plans and product profile discussions, development of commercial forecasts, investment and brand strategy decisions (including evidence generation)
• Lead cross-functional scenarios analysis and competitive simulation workshops with key MCT and MDT stakeholders
• Manage CI budget on behalf of asset team and engage third party agencies as appropriate. Ensure all CI research activities are conducted within appropriate GSK code of conduct, compliance and ethical business practices.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

The job holder will work with a team of specialists to deliver competitive analysis and strategic recommendations to help shape and future-proof our therapy area (TA) strategies. The job holder will shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis, insights and recommendations to Senior Leadership and other key partners to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving oncology landscape.

• Significant experience in Pharmaceutical (drug development, competitive intelligence, insights and analytics), strategic management consultancy or as a Pharma/Biotech financial analyst with understanding of drug development processes
• Familiarity with competitive intelligence tools and methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business, or related discipline
• Significant experience in providing insightful and actionable insights through innovative approaches
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to spend up to 20-30% of time on travel to US and EU medical congresses and internal team meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, PhD, or MBA) in a relevant field.
• Significant experience working experience with clinical data and analysis
• Experience of working within the oncology field preferred
• Extensive experience in attending and covering medical congresses
• A clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex issues simply
• Experienced in working within a global matrix environment, across a range of functions, seniority, and geographical locations
• Proven ability to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders
• Experience in leading or managing external vendors and budgets
   

Work Location:
This role is based in the United Kingdom or United States and offers a hybrid working model, combining on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Closing Date for Applications: 21/08/2025 (EOD)

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*LI-GSK

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] or 0808 234 4391.  The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.

Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/