PharmSight, a fast-growing strategic consulting firm in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, is hiring a Competitive Intelligence (CI) Associate to support high-impact global pharma projects. This role is open to candidates based in the United States or Canada (Eastern Time Zone) with 2–3 years of experience in pharma, consulting, or competitive intelligence.
If you are passionate about pharmaceutical competitive intelligence, market analysis, pipeline tracking, and strategic insights, this opportunity offers exceptional exposure to top-tier global pharma clients, flexible working, and accelerated career growth.
Why Join PharmSight?
PharmSight is known for delivering bespoke competitive intelligence, forecasting, launch strategy, and marketing analytics solutions across multiple therapeutic areas.
Key advantages of working at PharmSight include:
- Best-in-class compensation with clear career progression
- Fully remote and flexible work environment
- Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and global pharma clients
- Flat organizational structure enabling rapid learning and leadership opportunities
- Opportunity to work across commercial, regulatory, and clinical domains
Key Responsibilities – Competitive Intelligence Associate
As a CI Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with internal project teams to define and prioritize research objectives
- Working closely with clients to clarify goals, present insights, and support strategic decisions
- Conducting secondary research and market intelligence analysis, including:
- Tracking competitors, pipeline assets, marketed products, and deal activity
- Monitoring clinical trials, regulatory milestones, launch timelines, and catalysts
- Analyzing epidemiology, market dynamics, and company strategies
- Developing company profiles, drug profiles, and market landscapes
- Creating daily, weekly, and monthly CI newsletters with clear strategic implications
- Tracking investor communications such as annual reports, SEC filings, and investor presentations
- Attending 4–5 major medical conferences annually (primarily in North America) to:
- Cover scientific sessions
- Conduct primary research
- Deliver post-conference competitive intelligence reports
- Translating complex findings into actionable recommendations using structured CI frameworks
- Leveraging CI platforms such as AlphaSense, Pharmatell, Citeline, and similar tools
- Supporting ad-hoc deep-dive analyses to identify emerging trends and risks
- Sharing insights through formal presentations and informal knowledge-sharing sessions
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline
- MBA candidates with relevant pharma experience are also eligible
Experience
- 2–3 years of professional experience in:
- Pharmaceutical competitive intelligence
- Consulting, strategy, or analytics roles
- Prior exposure to CI or strategic research is strongly preferred
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Hands-on experience with Citeline, AlphaSense, Pharmatell, or similar CI databases
- Familiarity with FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and other regulatory websites
- Strong analytical thinking and insight generation capability
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Strong client-facing professionalism and collaboration skills
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset suited to a consulting environment
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn across diverse therapeutic areas
Job Location & Eligibility
- Location: United States or Canada
- Time Zone Requirement: Eastern Time Zone
- Work Model: Remote / Flexible
- Client Coverage: Global pharma and biotech companies
Estimated Salary (India Equivalent)
- ₹15,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 per annum (INR, indicative and experience-dependent)
Note: Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and consulting exposure.
