Director, Competitive Intelligence

Role responsibilities

Leadership and Growth

Drive business growth by originating, developing, and closing high-value Competitive Intelligence engagements across pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

Build and maintain senior-level client relationships (e.g., Brand Leads, Competitive Intelligence Heads, Insights & Analytics Leaders), positioning Envision as a trusted strategic advisor.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, developing compelling proposals and leading contract negotiations.

Expand existing accounts by identifying unmet client needs and translating them into new engagements.

Provide senior leadership across client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, quality, and impact of all deliverables.

Contribute to the evolution and expansion of Competitive Intelligence offerings, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new service opportunities.

Engagement Delivery & Advisory

Lead the design and delivery of strategic Competitive Intelligence programmes, including:

Clinical landscape assessments

Commercial benchmarking and competitor analysis

Competitive monitoring and intelligence reporting

Competitive simulation workshops

KOL insight research

Launch planning and readiness assessments

Serve as a senior strategic advisor, providing clear, actionable insights into clinical development, commercial strategy, and competitive positioning.

Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders with credibility and authority.

Ensure programmes deliver meaningful, decision-ready insights that support client clinical, commercial, and portfolio strategy.

Thought Leadership & Market Insight

Contribute to and shape Envision's Competitive Intelligence thought leadership through publications, client engagements, and industry participation.

Monitor and interpret industry trends, including healthcare policy, reimbursement, clinical innovation, and commercial strategy.

Continuously refine Competitive Intelligence methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to strengthen our client impact and market positioning.

Skills & expertise

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MSc) preferred.

Significant experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including extensive experience in Competitive Intelligence, consulting, or strategic insights roles.

Proven track record of business development success, including originating opportunities, building senior client relationships, and closing engagements.

Deep expertise in Competitive Intelligence, with the ability to translate complex clinical and commercial developments into clear strategic insights.

Strong executive presence, with experience advising and presenting to senior pharmaceutical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver integrated Competitive Intelligence programmes supporting clinical development, launch planning, and commercial strategy.

Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate effectively in a “seller-doer” capacity.

Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, medical, market access, and clinical stakeholders.

Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capability in fast-paced, client-focused environments.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping Competitive Intelligence strategy for leading pharmaceutical organisations while contributing to the continued growth and success of Envision Pharma Group.

The provided salary range reflects the potential base salary for this role in the United States, considering factors such as your professional and academic experience, training, and role responsibilities. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer an attractive total compensation benefits package designed to reward and support our people.

Do you have the experience we are looking for? If so, explore your place at Envision today!