Competitive Intelligence (CI) Associate

Pharmsight GmbH seeks a Competitive Intelligence Associate to monitor pharma landscapes and deliver strategic insights for global clients. This remote role requires US/Canada residency and strong analytical skills.

As a strategic consulting firm specializing in bio-pharmaceutical innovation, Pharmsight focuses on competitive intelligence, forecasting, and launch strategy. This position supports global clients by tracking marketed products and pipeline assets to provide high-impact market insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to define, refine, and prioritize research objectives.
• Work directly with clients to clarify goals, present data-driven findings, and inform commercial, regulatory, and clinical strategies.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, company activities, clinical trial progress, regulatory updates, and epidemiology data within key therapy areas.
• Track competitor activities, including mergers and acquisitions, trial schedules, launch plans, and upcoming catalysts.
• Create detailed profiles for companies, markets, and specific drugs.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly newsletters that highlight key implications and trends.
• Monitor investor relations materials such as annual reports, SEC filings, and presentation decks.
• Attend 4–5 medical conferences per year to gather primary research, attend sessions, and produce post-event reports.
• Synthesize competitive data into actionable recommendations and strategic insights.
• Utilize CI databases like AlphaSense, Pharmatell, and Citeline for information gathering.
• Perform ad-hoc deep-dive analyses to identify emerging market dynamics, threats, and opportunities.
• Share knowledge through formal presentations and informal mentoring with team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related scientific discipline, or an MBA.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a consulting setting.
• Must reside in the United States or Canada within the Eastern Time Zone.
• Familiarity with standard competitive intelligence sources (e.g., Citeline, Pharmatell, AlphaSense) and clinical or regulatory websites.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in competitive intelligence, strategy, or analytics roles.

What the company offers

• Competitive salary with clear pathways for career advancement.
• Flexible remote work arrangement allowing freedom to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to collaborate on high-impact projects with leading global pharmaceutical clients.
• Flat organizational structure that encourages professional growth, recognition, and leadership development.

About the company

Pharmsight operates as an agile consulting firm dedicated to innovation and collaboration. The company aims to make a significant impact on global health outcomes by providing strategic insights to the pharmaceutical industry.

• Agile consulting environment focused on innovation.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence global health outcomes.
• Flat hierarchy promoting professional development and leadership.