Lead Sr Analyst Business Research Market Intelligence Competitive Intelligence

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Position Title: Lead/ Sr. Analyst – Business Research/ Market Intelligence

Location: Hyderabad/ Chennai

Job Description
Roche has established Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) at Chennai/ Hyderabad to drive analytics & technology driven solutions by partnering with Roche affiliates across the globe.

As a Lead Analyst, you will act as a dedicated SME to Roche’s global business partners. You will transcend traditional data collection by integrating Clinical and Commercial Competitive Intelligence (CI), Market intelligence with advanced GenAI-driven analytics. Your goal is to provide high-level strategic

foresight using established business frameworks to influence Roche’s global product pipeline and commercial launch strategies.

The Opportunity

• Integrated Strategic Competitive/ Market Intelligence: Lead the end-to-end monitoring of the competitive landscape, bifurcating insights into Clinical CI (R&D pipeline, trial design shifts, MoA breakthroughs) and Commercial CI (pricing, market access, field force shifts, and launch trajectories)
• Strategic Framework Application: Synthesize complex market signals into actionable strategies using structured frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and Patient Journey Mapping to identify unmet needs and white-space opportunities
• GenAI & Innovation: Architect and implement GenAI-powered workflows (e.g., LLMs for rapid secondary research synthesis, automated earnings call sentiment analysis, or GPT-based clinical trial summarization) to increase the velocity and depth of strategic recommendations
• High-Stakes Conference Coverage (ASCO, ESMO, AACR, JP Morgan, Jefferies, etc.): Provide pre-conference/ post-conference impact assessment analysis of competitor data readouts on Roche’s portfolio
• Strategic Advisory: Transform market insights from public & proprietary data sources (e.g. CT.gov, Clarivate, AlphaSense, EvaluatePharma) into "Executive Stories" that provide clear "So What?" and "Now What?" recommendations to partners & senior leadership
• Predictive Intelligence: Flag "Trigger Events" (e.g., Breakthrough Designations, FDA/ regulatory signals, M&A activity) and perform Scenario Planning to assess potential implications for Roche brands
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5–8 years of experience in Strategic Business Research/ Market Research/ CI within Pharma/Life Sciences
• Methodology: Expert-level proficiency in applying Business Research Frameworks (SWOT, PESTLE) to the pharmaceutical lifecycle—from Phase I to Loss of Exclusivity (LoE)
• Tech-Savviness: Proven experience or a strong vision for using GenAI tools to automate data extraction and enhance strategic consulting
• Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of the Drug Development Process, including clinical trial endpoints, regulatory pathways (FDA/EMA), and commercial launch excellence
• Communication: Ability to influence global stakeholders through structured communication and data visualization
• Self-Driven Ownership: A proactive "self-starter" who manages complex projects with minimal guidance in a fast-paced global environment
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Possesses an agile, GenAI-forward mindset to reinvent research workflows and tackle intricate life science challenges
• Strategic Influencer: Passionate about the "why" behind the data, using structured narratives to move stakeholders from insights to action
  
  

Education

• UG: B. Tech/B.E./B. Pharm
• PG (Preferred): MBA or Masters in Life Sciences/Biotechnology
  
  

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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