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Competitive Intelligence Specialist

Albion Rye Associates
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Albion Rye Associatesare delighted to be partnering with one of the most agile and forward-thinking strategic consultancies in the global life sciences sector as they look to appoint aCompetitive Intelligence Consultantto join their growing team.


This is a standout opportunity for a strategically minded life sciences professional with a passion for delivering actionable intelligence that shapes global brand and portfolio decisions. In this role, you’ll have the chance to lead competitor and market insight generation, contribute to war-gaming and scenario planning, and be at the forefront of delivering high-value intelligence across the product lifecycle—from early pipeline to post-launch.


Our client is renowned for their close collaboration with top-tier pharmaceutical and biotech clients, often working as a seamless extension of their strategic planning, insights, and CI functions. Their work spans a diverse set of therapeutic areas, with a consistent focus on innovation, quality, and real-world impact. They have supported some of the world’s most prominent life science companies and are regarded as trusted advisors by stakeholders across commercial, medical, and market access teams.


TheCompetitive Intelligence Consultantwill play a vital role in developing and delivering best-in-class CI deliverables. The successful candidate will combine strong research acumen with the ability to turn data into insight and insight into strategic action. This is a fantastic fit for someone looking to grow their influence in a high-performing, client-centric environment that encourages thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Act as a lead consultant across CI engagements, from competitive landscape assessments to scenario planning and opportunity/threat identification.
  • Support global pharmaceutical and biotech clients by delivering strategic insights through a mix of desk research, expert interviews, and real-time intelligence.
  • Track and synthesize competitor developments across regulatory, clinical, commercial, and scientific domains.
  • Attend and report on key scientific and industry conferences, distilling insights and implications for client brands.
  • Collaborate closely with internal project teams and client stakeholders to shape research scope, methodologies, and deliverables.
  • Contribute to proposal development, internal capability building, and methodological innovation within the CI function.


Ideal Candidate Profile:


  • 2–5 years of experience in competitive intelligence, pharmaceutical consulting, or strategic insights in the life sciences industry.
  • Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, or related discipline (postgraduate preferred).
  • Proven ability to conduct and interpret secondary and primary research, including payer and KOL interviews.
  • Familiarity with tools such as clinicaltrials.gov, PubMed, EvaluatePharma, GlobalData, or Cortellis.
  • Strong communicator—capable of building compelling narratives from data, with experience presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, rare diseases, or neuroscience is highly desirable.
  • A team player with a collaborative mindset, who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.


This is a rare opportunity to join a consultancy that’s redefining what competitive intelligence can achieve—blending rigor, creativity, and strategic thinking to support life-changing innovation.

To apply, or to find out more, please reach out to.

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