Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
Summary:
Vaxcyte is seeking to hire a talented individual to join our Global Commercial team. The Director, Competitive Intelligence & Market Research will assume the critical role of strategically evolving our company-wide environmental and competitor intelligence capabilities to align with our business goals as we progress towards our first commercial launch. You will be a strategic partner, collaborating across the company, and specifically with members of the Commercial, Market Access, Communications to ensure our commercial/competitive intelligence insights are aligned and provide a ‘single source of truth’.
Competitive Intelligence:Analyze multiple sources of intelligence and crystalize them into well-articulated insights. Deliver CI insights in a timely manner during commercial leadership meetings, strategic discussions, and governance decision-making forums.Serve as a trusted thought partner to all internal stakeholders.Instruct, and guide agency partner and future CI Research and Analysis Team members on secondary research projects and topics, ensuring consistent and exceptional quality output.Participate in leadership team discussions to represent an impartial view of the external environment.Lead the execution of the overall commercial intelligence strategy aligned with business objectives.Creation and direct management of primary CI research plan that clearly defines data request, aligns with internal partner needs, identifies, and selects appropriate vendor, evaluates vendor output, and communicates output to internal partner.Leadership of ad-hoc projectsSupport business development activities. Represent the competitive environment in all pipelines, and portfolio discussions.Market Research:Oversee and direct market research programs. Lead the design research methodologies and conduct both qualitative and quantitative studies.Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs in the pharmaceutical sector.Develop market research plans aligned with company objectives and industry standards.Contribute to formulating business objectives and long-term strategic direction based on research findings.Support alignment of marketing plans according to changes in the marketplace and industry.Lead and manage agency partners and ultimately a team of market researchers.Serve as the primary point of contact with agency partners.Present research findings, project updates, and final reports to clients and stakeholders.Participate in business development and portfolio review activities.Oversee data analysis using advanced statistical techniques.Develop insights and strategic recommendations based on research findings.Create and present comprehensive reports to guide commercial decision making.Commercial Strategy:Contribute to formulating long-term strategic direction for brands.Lead the development of Global and Country level situation assessments.Analyze market trends including immunization schedules, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.Collaborate with internal and external partners on brand initiatives.Support the development of launch and brand plans.Assess business development opportunities and wider portfolio planning.Other:Prepare and present analyses, materials and recommendations to leadership teams as needed and as appropriate.Build a team to help support growing demand for commercial intelligence and market research.Requirements:BA/BS in Business, Marketing, General Management, Biotechnology, or related field required.PhD/MBA preferred, with an understanding of vaccine development and value creation in the biopharmaceutical industry, and commitment to learn about the science behind our platform technology.Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (consulting/in house/academia) in one or more of the following functions within the (bio)pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine industry: competitive intelligence, market research, product launches, strategy, or related function.Experience in vaccine development and commercialization required. Proven track record in competitive intelligence, market research and strategy.Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Strong analytical skills: experience in and comfortable with using data to drive decisions.·Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the highest standards for accuracy and precision.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicates complex ideas in clear and easy to understand language; builds constructive and effective relationships.Good at figuring out processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities, can be counted on to achieve and exceed goals.Competence in languages other than English would be an advantage.Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities.Reports to: Vice President, Commercial & Project Team Leader
Location: San Carlos, CA or Remote
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range: $243,000 – $269,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.
Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
