About SpringWorks Therapeutics:

SpringWorks Therapeutics, a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare tumors.

We developed and are commercializing the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for adults with desmoid tumors and the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for both adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN).

At SpringWorks, we are committed to finding answers people with rare tumors need. We thrive in an atmosphere of passion and tenacity, fueled by the excitement of the possibilities science may unlock and driven to work with urgency because of the importance of our work. We value authenticity because diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles and abilities can only help us find the answers that people with rare tumors are looking for.

Your Role:

The Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Associate Director will develop and execute the primary market research plan to deliver insights to grow market knowledge and support brand decision making. The Associate Director will partner closely with the marketing team to understand brand needs and support all phases of brand planning and execution. The Associate Director will also leverage secondary data sources and conduct primary research as needed to understand the evolving competitive landscape of the therapeutic area. The position will collaborate with brand analytics to deliver integrated insights and with forecasting to inform assumptions and explain performance variances to forecast.

Location Classification – Hybrid:

This role will be required to work onsite 2 days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday),or more depending on business needs. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Own and manage the development and execution of primary market research and competitive intelligence plans; manage budget to execute plan including budget reallocation to address emerging needs and understand brand needs to identify research initiatives to address key business questions
Stay current on primary market research methodologies; determine best approaches to implement to address brand questions and contribute to development of brand plan, including situation analysis, SWOT, and strategic imperatives
Design program to stay current on competition within the evolving therapeutic area; partner with CI vendor as needed to provide ongoing insights of competitive landscape
Deliver insights to better understand the HCP, patient, and market landscape to inform brand strategies and tactics
Execute market research to track brand performance among key customer groups and provide insights necessary to develop an informed forecast model – ongoing refinement of disease epidemiology, product share, and impact of market events
Support the launch planning process – partner with marketing to develop brand messaging; test marketing/educational materials; performance baseline and tracking plan and socialize results and recommendations of analysis/research to Commercial leadership
Communication: Effectively communicate insights from primary market research to senior leadership. Use internal communication opportunities to influence action to improve brand performance. Engage and collaborate with external agency partners and coordination with vendors: Manage market research vendors, including selection process and collaborate with Marketing Agency of record
Determine appropriate primary market research techniques to optimally address business questions and meet brand needs
Effectively manage multiple projects with varying levels of engagement, scope, and specifications.
Coach and mentor new talent on forecasting methodologies
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Role Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
7+ years’ experience in insights/market research competitive intelligence, and analytics, preferably all in Pharma or healthcare related field
Oncology experience preferred
Expertise in primary market research techniques
Strong familiarity with leading a competitive intelligence program
Strong familiarity with Pharma primary market research agencies and capabilities
Expertise in MS Office
Ability to work in matrixed team
Influence without authority
Confidence in presenting to senior management
Embody the SpringWorks Values to act with empathy and humility to drive a culture that takes ownership and accountability for their individual and teams’ performance.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment.
Ability to travel occasionally including overnight stay driven by business need.

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $138,000 – $182,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

We offer best-in-class benefits for our team of SpringWorkers who work with urgency on behalf of patients suffering from devastating diseases. Interested in learning more, review additional information here Benefits.

EEO Statement:
SpringWorks maintains an EEO Policy providing for equitable opportunities for employment and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religion, religious creed, age, alienage or citizenship status, veteran status, military status, physical or mental disability, past or present history of mental disorder, medical condition, AIDS/HIV status, sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, genetic predisposition, genetic information, protected medical leaves, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offense, political affiliation and any and all other characteristics or categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. SpringWorks treats all employees and applicants fairly in the selection process (and in other personnel activities) by giving all employees and applicants the same opportunities for employment. SpringWorks’ Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is intended to ensure that there are no barriers that would prevent members of a protected group from a fair and equitable opportunity to be hired, promoted, or to otherwise take advantage of employment opportunities.

This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, placement, job assignment, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Any violation of this Policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Associate Director

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