Hiring: Associate Director, Market Insights, Oncology and HIV Company: EMD Serono, Inc. Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:26 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft PowerPoint, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •6 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical insights generation including demonstrated ability to compare and recommend appropriate integrated approaches to address business needs •4 years of primary market research experience •4 years of HIV and/or Oncology product experience •Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical insights generation including demonstrated ability to compare and recommend appropriate integrated approaches to address business needs •Minimum 4 years of primary market research experience Required Skills: •Provide data-driven strategic insights to HIV and Oncology brand teams & senior leadership and shape brand/commercial strategy and key decisions •Lead end-to-end primary and secondary market research (study design/methodology, instruments, vendor management, analysis, readouts) to solve complex business questions •Synthesize insights across qualitative & quantitative studies, epidemiology, claims/Rx, and other data sources into a business and implications-oriented story; deliver clear reporting on trends, performance, opportunities, gaps, and risks •Integrate customer/market insights into forecasting and key planning assumptions •Drive cross-functional and Global alignment to avoid duplication, ensure US needs/compliance are met, and represent key customer (e.g. patient, HCP) perspectives •Maintain market research best practices and innovation; manage budgets and external vendors/agencies •Lead competitive intelligence monitoring and ethical collection; manage CI agencies; translate competitive activity (including congress coverage) into assessments that inform strategy, tactics, forecasting, and lifecycle plans •This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties associated with the position Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree •Expertise in in-line pharma market research (positioning, messaging, creative, ATU, tracking) and integrated CI/insights (primary + secondary) •Strong analytical, strategic, forecasting/financial, and PowerPoint storytelling skills •Excellent communication/presentation abilities; able to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to communicate openly and share information to foster trust while encouraging constructive debate, making informed decisions, and ensuring shared commitment to outcomes •Demonstrated willingness to take risks and stand up for what is right while prioritizing the needs and experiences of customers and patients in all decisions •Commitment to setting and reaching ambitious goals and setting high standards while acting in the best interest of the company and taking initiative to drive results •Uphold ethical standards and being honest in all interactions •Demonstrated capacity to streamline processes to focus on what matters and creates impact and acting quickly to adapt to changes •Demonstrated ability to embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions while valuing diverse perspectives and treating others with respect and dignity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!