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Job description
About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small‑molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first‑in‑class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody‑drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.
Location: South San Francisco, CA.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence to join IDEAYA’s Commercial Operations team. The Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence is responsible for the development and management of the market research and competitive intelligence functions. This individual will be a crucial strategic partner to key internal stakeholders throughout the organization. This leader will utilize their extensive U.S. oncology and launch experience with an initial focus on launch readiness and commercialization on our lead program darovasertib in metastatic Uveal Melanoma (mUM). Furthermore, this position will have an increasingly important role in developing insights to support our burgeoning pipeline of numerous first‑in‑class assets within several oncology disease areas. This position reports to the Vice President, Commercial Operations, Analytics & Insights.
While this will initially be an individual contributor role, this position is expected to evolve into a team lead with 1‑3 direct reports within two years. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter office and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.
What you’ll do
Designing primary market research plan with HCPs, patients and other stakeholders to gather and share actionable insights
Lead and support analytics to generate and triangulate insights across data sources, including primary market research, secondary literature and other data sources, as available
Translate data and information into compelling insights and recommendations. Effectively communicate insights and lead meetings with commercial leaders and other cross functional business partners
Strengthen market research best practices, identify market research and data sources, vendor options, and methodologies that are best suited to address business needs
Consistently and effectively communicate with key stakeholders to inform on timely alerts (e.g. clinical data releases, product approvals/failures, regulatory updates) and commercial landscape updates of key competitors and disease areas
Cover competitor earnings and key investor calls, providing summaries of key metrics and implications in a timely manner
Leads competitive intelligence planning for key conferences (e.g. ASCO, ESMO) with input from internal stakeholders and/or third party agency; drives working team preparedness and communicates pre‑, on‑site, and post‑conference coverage outputs
Requirements
BS/BA degree in related discipline and at least 7 years of related experience
Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical oncology and primary market research is required
Experience with product launches is preferred
Experience in rare disease is a plus
Experience with primary intelligence and secondary data sources is highly desirable
Proven ability to lead in the continuous assessment of a company’s commercial objectives and strategy
Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative market research methods
Ability to review and process information from multiple sources, including situations requiring comfort with ambiguity
Ability to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of company’s competitive positioning in the marketplace
Actively follows economic and industry trends and understands their implications on the company
Effective presentation and communication skills
Excellent organizational, project management and problem‑solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast‑evolving environment
Demonstrated strategic agility with proven ability to scenario plan
Understanding of key intelligence needs and appropriate resources (databases, medical congresses, primary/secondary research, etc.) to inform information gaps
Proficiency with Office products (Excel, PPT) and database sources (e.g. clinicaltrials.gov) is required
Previous life cycle management and new product evaluation experience highly desirable
All Employees Code of Conduct
All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct. Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or company policy through appropriate channels.
Total Rewards
Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay‑for‑performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit‑based salary increases, company discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401(k), ESPP, and wellness programs.
The expected salary range for the Director, Market Research and Competitive Intelligence role is $230,000 - $284,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidate’s experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work‑from‑home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID‑19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two‑dose COVID‑19 vaccine series or a single‑dose COVID‑19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.
IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.
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Worksite address
south san francisco, CA, 94083, US
Who can apply
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