Senior Manager, Market Research, Commercial Operations

The Role
Title: Senior Manager, Market Research, Commercial Operations
Location: 35 Corporate Drive, Suite 325, Burlington, MA 01803
Work Type: Full time, Hybrid or Onsite
Position Overview:
The Senior Manager, Market Research is a strategic thought partner and analytical expert who provides critical contributions based on insights from primary market research and translating those insights to inform the commercial strategy.
This role is responsible for leading the design and execution of primary market research efforts, including primary and secondary competitive intelligence data collection, for both in-line and pipeline indications. The role will partner with commercial leadership (Marketing, Sales, Market Access) to plan, budget, direct, and execute initiatives in support of commercialization strategies.
The Company
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in The United States, Europe and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.
Essential Functions Required for Job

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of market research studies, as well as employ a wide variety of secondary sources, to inform understanding of market landscape, product performance, and commercial decision-making for in-line, pipeline, and in-licensing opportunities
• Accurately translate business questions identified by internal stakeholders into market research designs that generate in-depth customer insights and identify business opportunities
• Demonstrate mastery of primary research designs and analysis, and develop and deploy innovative research techniques to address complex business issues
• Lead CI efforts with regular landscape updates and timely alerts on key external events; develop and maintain competitive environment landscapes and other needed assessments (threat assessments, benchmarking, etc.)
• Translate findings into implications and actionable insights; present findings and business-building recommendations to senior leadership and influence teams’ decision-making
• Optimize the research budget to provide valuable insights that are aligned to the business needs of the company
• Provide insights on the potential impact of competitors for forecast models and strategic plans
• Provide reports and ad hoc analytics based on secondary data to track and sharpen understanding of market dynamics and customer behaviors

The Person
Education: Bachelor’s degree in life science, business or marketing related disciplines. Master’s degree preferred.
Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of primary market research experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry, preferably with experience supporting launch and growing products
• Strong knowledge of data analytics, spreadsheet creation and manipulation, database and presentation software
• In-depth strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled in working collaboratively in team-based environment and gaining alignment across an organization
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and priorities

Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. 
As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage: 80% employer paid
• Dental Coverage: 90% employer paid
• Vision coverage: 100% employer paid
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone/IT allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement:
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.
At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.