Director – Pharma Strategy and Competitive Intelligence

McKesson

. Generate market, customer, competitor, technology, and industry insights informing Ontada’s strategic decisions and growth priorities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $173,800 - $289,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in competitive intelligence and market research within the healthcare industry, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic recommendations. Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives, financial modeling, and developing data-driven business cases.

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Competitive IntelligenceMarket ResearchStrategic PlanningFinancial ModelingHealthcare Industry Dynamics

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven Business ModelsStrategic AnalysesExecutive RecommendationsPrimary Market ResearchSecondary Market Research

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingRelationship-BuildingInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaBiotechnologyOncologyMarket ShiftsEmerging Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate market, customer, competitor, technology, and industry insights informing Ontada’s strategic decisions and growth priorities
Translate external market intelligence into actionable recommendations for Ontada leadership
Identify emerging opportunities, competitive threats, market shifts, evolving customer needs, and industry trends
Guide strategic investments, product development, partnerships, M&A evaluation, and other growth initiatives
Lead collection, analysis, and synthesis of strategic and competitive intelligence
Support enterprise strategy development, strategic planning, and ongoing strategic reviews
Lead Ontada’s competitive intelligence program
Monitor competitor products, real-world data and evidence, technology, partnerships, M&A activity, market positioning, and organizational changes
Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations
Establish a closed-loop process connecting insights to business decisions and measurable actions
Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on customer and growth strategies
Lead business cases for organic and inorganic growth initiatives
Assess market opportunities, financial implications, investments, partnerships, and potential M&A opportunities
Present business cases, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent experience
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant professional experience; fewer years may be considered with relevant Master’s or Doctoral qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, corporate strategy, or a related discipline within the healthcare industry
Experience within biopharma, biotechnology, or healthcare competitive intelligence/market research strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate complex market and competitive information into clear strategic recommendations
Strong strategic thinking skills in a matrixed organization
Experience developing data-driven business models, strategic analyses, and executive recommendations
Strong understanding of healthcare industry dynamics; knowledge of biopharma and oncology highly valued
Strong primary and secondary market research capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate concise, decision-ready insights to senior leaders
Strong business and financial acumen, including financial modeling, business cases, and financial planning
Demonstrated project management skills leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong commercial judgment
Intellectual curiosity and ability to identify broader strategic implications
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing multiple strategic priorities
High degree of integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal effectiveness
Strong execution orientation focused on measurable business value
Approximately 10–15% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus may be offered
Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Benefits through McKesson’s Total Rewards