Sr. Manager/Assoc. Director, Portfolio Strategy & Competitive Intelligence (Contract to Perm)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Manager/Associate Director, Portfolio Strategy & Competitive Intelligence, you will be a pivotal member of our team, translating competitor data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for nChroma Bio's novel platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning Research and Development, you will contribute to optimal decision-making that drives our business growth and direction. Through both competitive and market insights, the individual will play a key role in projects under the broader corporate strategy umbrella. This role will report to the CSO and will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats in gene therapy and delivery
• Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape identifying key players, technologies, and market trends
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field through monitoring scientific publications, conferences, and industry news
• Provide timely and actionable intelligence on competitive benchmarking to evaluate company positioning and to guide the development of our business strategies
• Support evaluation of therapeutic opportunities, including scientific and technical fit, unmet need and commercial potential
• Contribute to the identification and evaluation of potential partnerships, collaborations, and licensing opportunities
• Attend conferences and connect with potential collaborators
• Source market data creatively, even if not widely available
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine the company's short-term and long-term strategic goals, including inputs into Clinical Development Plans (CDP) and Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Collaborate with the nChroma Leadership Team to define and drive forward new partnerships in support of overall corporate and BD strategy
• Build presentations for company interactions with potential partners
• Prepare and present strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Build and maintain market intelligence database and provide regular market intelligence updates to corporate and scientific leadership teams
• Work cross-functionally with all functions including research, finance, legal, and strategic planning/program management to support and drive key initiatives

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective
• Deep knowledge and understanding of biology with proficiency in distilling complex scientific information actionable analysis
• Strong written and oral presentation skills enabling engagement with a wide range of audiences
• Curious, sharp business acumen, superior analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative and strategic mindset, demonstrated ability to communicate, strategize and collaborate with senior management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and, at times, uncertain or changing environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and resourceful
• Adept at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues, and balancing competing priorities effectively
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a desire to positively impact a new company’s evolving culture
• Passionate, adaptable, and keen on working in the fast-paced biotech startup space

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. with at least two years of relevant experience, ideally within the biotech or pharmaceutical industries, life sciences consulting, venture capital or investment banking