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Lead, Competitive Intelligence & Insights – Portfolio Strategy Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India at Biocon
Title: Lead, Competitive Intelligence & Insights – Portfolio Strategy
Company: Biocon
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
About Us:
Biocon Limited is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by its purpose to provide affordable, life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Biocon addresses some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges across chronic and non-communicable diseases by offering both biosimilars and generics at scale across geographies. Through this diversified portfolio, Biocon focuses on areas of high unmet need, spanning key therapy areas including diabetes, oncology, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, ophthalmology, and bone health. The Company has pioneered several industry firsts that have helped shape the global biosimilars landscape. To date, the company has commercialized 12 biosimilar products and 30+ generic formulations globally. It has robust research and development pipeline of 20+ biosimilar assets, as well as GLP-1 peptides and other complex generics. With an integrated lab-to-patient model, Biocon brings together research and development, manufacturing, and commercial capabilities to ensure reliable and scalable supply of medicines. The company operates in more than 120 countries, supported by seven manufacturing sites, three R&D sites, 18 offices worldwide, and a workforce of over 9,500 employees. Biocon has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible growth.
Position: Lead, Competitive Intelligence & Insights – Portfolio Strategy
Experience Level: 10-12 years
Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/Biotechnology; MBA is a strong advantage
Job Description:
We are looking for a strong candidate with a techno-commercial background and hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry either as a consultant (IQVIA etc.) or at a pharma ma
jor.The role reports into the Head of Portfolio Strategy and will be leading the Competitive Intelligence sub-function for our biosimilars and generics busin
ess.The ideal candidate will support strategic decision-making by generating insights into the competitive landscape, product pipelines, clinical development, and market dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and monitor key competitors across relevant therapeutic areas within the pharma and biotech sector
- Collect, curate, and analyse data on competitor activities, including:
Market size, forecasts
Product pipelines and R&D investments
Clinical trial updates and outcomes
Regulatory milestones (approvals, submissions, designations)
Strategic alliances, M&A activity, licensing, and collaborations
Financial performance and market share analysis
- Track and summarize global regulatory and policy developments impacting the industry (e.g., drug pricing, reimbursement).
- Provide regular updates and deep-dive reports to internal stakeholders to support portfolio strategy and forecasting.
- Proactively monitor emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and scientific innovations relevant to our business.
- Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, trackers, and presentation materials for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Candidate Requirements:
- 10-12 years of hands-on experience in Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, or Strategy roles within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sources.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is a must; experience with competitive intelligence databases (e.g., IQVIA, GlobalData, EvaluatePharma) is a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create clear, concise, and impactful reports and presentations.
- Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences; MBA or management qualification is an added advantage.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and critical thinking
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness in deliverables
- Strong sense of curiosity, business acumen, and ability to work cross-functionally
Biocon is an Equal Opportunity, EEO / Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and no employee shall be discriminated against because of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
