Manager, Competitive Intelligence
BioSpace, Trenton, NJ, United States
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites worldwide, we apply these innovative technologies to discover safe, efficacious, and cutting‑edge therapeutics for patients globally.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta‑cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance an immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Manager, Competitive Intelligence
Commercial team – Somerset, NJ
Role Overview
Lead the Competitive Intelligence (CI) function as a strategic thought partner responsible for generating actionable insights that inform decision‑making across R&D, commercial, and corporate strategy. Responsibilities include proactive and on‑demand CI initiatives—competitor monitoring, landscape assessments, early signal detection, conference surveillance, and strategic analysis—to support pipeline development, lifecycle management, and long‑term planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead competitive intelligence activities across assigned therapeutic areas, platforms, and/or programs, delivering high‑quality, actionable insights to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Conduct comprehensive landscape assessments, including scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions.
Monitor competitors’ pipelines, clinical data, regulatory actions, collaborations, and market events to identify emerging threats, opportunities, and early signals.
Track new entrants, startup innovation signals, investments, and disruptive players.
Synthesize complex data into clear narrative insights and strategic recommendations.
Lead end‑to‑end conference CI planning and execution: surveillance plans, abstract triage, onsite/virtual monitoring, rapid read‑outs, and post‑conference summaries.
Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure aligned priorities and actionable outputs.
Build and maintain CI frameworks, dashboards, market landscapes, and tracking systems for continuous monitoring.
Manage internal CI dashboards and, where applicable, external CI vendors to deliver high‑quality deliverables aligned with business needs.
Develop and implement CI best practices, tools, and standardized processes.
Serve as CI lead for R&D, commercial, business development, and strategy teams; participate in meetings and strategic discussions as an insights partner.
Partner with forecasting, medical affairs, and commercial strategy to ensure cohesive interpretation of external environment dynamics.
Make day‑to‑day operational decisions for CI tasks and related technicalities.
Requirements
Master’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech competitive intelligence, strategy, consulting, or market research.
Strong scientific and clinical acumen in relevant therapeutic areas; hematology/oncology and autoimmune experience preferred.
Demonstrated track record of delivering strategic insights and influencing decision‑making.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
Highly proficient in CI methodologies, secondary research, data interpretation, and triangulation.
Skilled at working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments with tight timelines.
High integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.
Familiarity with CI tools, databases, and information platforms (e.g., Evaluate, Cortellis, Datamonitor, AlphaSense, and clinical databases).
Pay Range (Base Pay)
$123,605 – $162,232 USD
Benefits and Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months; paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays; voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and supplemental plans.
EEO Statement
Legend Biotech provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.
Privacy Notice
For information related to our privacy notice, please review Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.
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Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta‑cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance an immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Manager, Competitive Intelligence
Commercial team – Somerset, NJ
Role Overview
Lead the Competitive Intelligence (CI) function as a strategic thought partner responsible for generating actionable insights that inform decision‑making across R&D, commercial, and corporate strategy. Responsibilities include proactive and on‑demand CI initiatives—competitor monitoring, landscape assessments, early signal detection, conference surveillance, and strategic analysis—to support pipeline development, lifecycle management, and long‑term planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead competitive intelligence activities across assigned therapeutic areas, platforms, and/or programs, delivering high‑quality, actionable insights to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Conduct comprehensive landscape assessments, including scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions.
Monitor competitors’ pipelines, clinical data, regulatory actions, collaborations, and market events to identify emerging threats, opportunities, and early signals.
Track new entrants, startup innovation signals, investments, and disruptive players.
Synthesize complex data into clear narrative insights and strategic recommendations.
Lead end‑to‑end conference CI planning and execution: surveillance plans, abstract triage, onsite/virtual monitoring, rapid read‑outs, and post‑conference summaries.
Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure aligned priorities and actionable outputs.
Build and maintain CI frameworks, dashboards, market landscapes, and tracking systems for continuous monitoring.
Manage internal CI dashboards and, where applicable, external CI vendors to deliver high‑quality deliverables aligned with business needs.
Develop and implement CI best practices, tools, and standardized processes.
Serve as CI lead for R&D, commercial, business development, and strategy teams; participate in meetings and strategic discussions as an insights partner.
Partner with forecasting, medical affairs, and commercial strategy to ensure cohesive interpretation of external environment dynamics.
Make day‑to‑day operational decisions for CI tasks and related technicalities.
Requirements
Master’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech competitive intelligence, strategy, consulting, or market research.
Strong scientific and clinical acumen in relevant therapeutic areas; hematology/oncology and autoimmune experience preferred.
Demonstrated track record of delivering strategic insights and influencing decision‑making.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
Highly proficient in CI methodologies, secondary research, data interpretation, and triangulation.
Skilled at working in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments with tight timelines.
High integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.
Familiarity with CI tools, databases, and information platforms (e.g., Evaluate, Cortellis, Datamonitor, AlphaSense, and clinical databases).
Pay Range (Base Pay)
$123,605 – $162,232 USD
Benefits and Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months; paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays; voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and supplemental plans.
EEO Statement
Legend Biotech provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Employment is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.
Privacy Notice
For information related to our privacy notice, please review Legend Biotech Privacy Notice.
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