Associate manager - oncology (est)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager will work as an independent contributor, owning end-to-end Competitive Intelligence delivery for US-based clients. The role requires working predominantly in EST-aligned hours to support ongoing delivery, client calls, ad-hoc requests, and conference coverage during the US business day.

The individual will liaise directly with clients, manage delivery expectations, and develop client-ready insights and recommendations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently manage CI delivery across competitor monitoring, landscape assessments, conference coverage, and ad-hoc requests Work in EST-aligned hours to support US client delivery and time-sensitive requests Liaise directly with clients and independently participate in or lead client calls Support conference coverage, including pre-conference planning, live/in-conference reporting, and post-conference analysis Translate client requirements into clear KITs/KIQs and aligned deliverables Develop client-ready reports, presentations, alerts, and competitive landscapes Synthesize information into insights, implications, and recommendations Leverage relevant databases, research sources, and AI-enabled tools Quality-check outputs for accuracy, relevance, and client readiness Manage multiple priorities and timelines independently Support onboarding and coaching of junior team members as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

5+ years of pharmaceutical/life sciences Competitive Intelligence experience Willingness to work predominantly in EST-aligned hours Oncology experience is a MUST Strong experience managing CI deliverables independently and interacting directly with clients Experience in competitor monitoring, conference intelligence, and landscape assessments Strong understanding of pharmaceutical clinical and commercial dynamics Strong analytical, synthesis, and insight-generation skills Proficiency with pharmaceutical databases covering clinical, commercial, regulatory data and scientific literature Ability to use AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and deliverable quality Strong QC, prioritization, and communication skills Excellent written and verbal English