Hiring: Director, R&D Strategy and Competitive Intelligence (Billerica MA) Company: EMD Serono, Inc. Location: Billerica, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Figma, Microsoft PowerPoint, Portfolio Management, Program Management, R About the job Qualifications: •Advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical discipline (PhD, MD, or equivalent) required/preferred based on final leveling; additional MBA or business qualification is a plus. •Demonstrated experience in consulting, strategy, business development, or comparable business-facing roles is required, complemented by exposure to pharmaceutical, life sciences, or R&D environments. Experience engaging senior stakeholders and participating in executive-level discussions is essential. •Demonstrated ability to convert complex scientific and R&D concepts into executive-level presentations, visuals, briefs, infographics and data-driven narratives. •Mastery of visual storytelling, slide architecture, typography, color theory, layout, data visualization and executive communication. •Advanced proficiency of utilization of AI for landscape analysis, content generation, story flow, data analysis, competitive intelligence checks and rapid storyboard development. •Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint and modern slide/design tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, AlphaSense, Keynote, Google Slides, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent. •Strong collaboration, prioritization and communication skills; able to operate effectively under pressure and iterate rapidly based on changing business needs. 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!