Director, Global Insights

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Global Insights based in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on turning complex market intelligence into strategic direction across a growing oncology portfolio.

• Develop and execute a global insights roadmap that supports current business priorities and future opportunities across a portfolio of targeted oncology assets.
• Lead market research and analytical initiatives across multiple geographies, translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for business and portfolio decisions.
• Communicate strategic insights effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, highlighting key findings, implications, data strength, and research limitations.
• Analyze complex markets, disease areas, competitive landscapes, customer dynamics, and managed care environments to identify critical business drivers and opportunities.
• Support disease-area strategy, lifecycle planning, product positioning, clinical development planning, and portfolio decision-making through robust insights.
• Build organizational knowledge around market dynamics, product attributes, potential use cases, competitive positioning, and evolving customer needs.
• Partner closely with Global Commercial Development, Clinical Development, Portfolio Management, Medical Affairs, Market Research, Data Analytics, and Competitive Intelligence teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify appropriate research methodologies, data sources, vendors, and study designs to address strategic business questions and deliver high-quality insights.
• Manage external research partners and vendors, building strong relationships and ensuring projects meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions and synthesize diverse inputs into coherent strategic perspectives that support global decision-making.
• Maintain a deep understanding of portfolio offerings, competitive positioning, relevant disease areas, and broader industry trends.
• Establish and reinforce market research best practices while identifying emerging approaches that can improve the quality and impact of insights.
• Track key business drivers and provide ongoing insight into market developments that may influence strategic priorities.

• Bachelor's degree required; an MBA is preferred, with 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or strategic consulting environments.
• 6+ years of experience in strategic analytics, insights, market research, or a closely related function, with demonstrated impact on business and portfolio decisions.
• Proven experience supporting pipeline and portfolio decision-making, ideally within oncology or targeted therapeutics.
• Extensive expertise in primary market research and secondary analytics, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience designing, conducting, or coordinating market research across regions outside the United States.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, analytical approaches, vendor management, and the ability to select appropriate solutions for complex business questions.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and influence senior executives and key business partners through compelling, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities, with a practical approach to navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver against established timelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging internal and external stakeholders at different levels.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style, with the ability to operate effectively in a rapidly evolving organization.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, flexibility, and comfort taking ownership in situations where priorities may not always be clearly defined.
• Passion for improving outcomes for patients with cancer and contributing to innovative approaches in oncology.
• Preferred: Experience with targeted oncology therapies or oncolytics.
• Preferred: Experience working within a smaller, rapidly growing organization.

• Base salary range of $201,000–$251,000 USD, with adjustments based on role, location, skills, experience, education, and market conditions.
• Competitive overall compensation package, including cash compensation and robust equity awards.
• Strong employee benefits designed to support long-term well-being and professional growth.
• Significant learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact strategic decisions within an innovative clinical-stage oncology environment.
• Remote work opportunity for U.S.-based candidates, with regular travel to the Redwood City, California