Description

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

Reporting to the Director of Competitive Insights (CI), the Senior Manager of CI will support Viridian’s strategic decision-making by providing timely, actionable insights into competitor activities, therapeutic landscapes, and market dynamics. This individual will be a part of the Commercial Effectiveness & Planning team, serving as a thought partner across R&D, Commercial, and Strategy teams, helping connect external benchmarks to internal strategy. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to translate complex datasets into concise narratives, and comfort operating in a fast-paced biotech environment.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Serve as an internal subject matter expert (SME) on competitor mechanisms of action, early-stage data, and broader competitive dynamics, while keeping current with global biotech and pharmaceutical trends across therapeutic areas of interest
• Translate complex scientific, clinical, and market data into clear, concise, and contextualized insights, including presenting those insights in clear, compelling formats tailored for executives, R&D, commercial, and medical audiences
• Act as a thought partner by linking strategy to external data benchmarks and competitive signals
• Coordinate, support, and contribute to competitive intelligence activities, including attending and actively participating in key scientific and industry conferences
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand CI needs, align on priorities, and deliver against critical workstreams, including developing and maintaining competitor dossiers and trackers using primary and secondary data sources, shaping product profiles for primary market research, and providing ad hoc support to internal stakeholders on inbound CI inquiries and requests
• Actively monitor the competitive landscape, maintain and ensure internal CI resources up to date, while keeping current with global biotech and pharmaceutical trends across therapeutic areas of interest
• Support the design and execution of CI team meetings and competitive workshops to strengthen organizational understanding of market landscapes of interest and key threats
• Manage vendors, contracts, and budgets to support evolving competitive intelligence needs
• Continuously enhance CI processes, tools, and deliverables to maximize business impact

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive experience (postdoctoral, industry, consulting) in biopharma, biotech, or related sectors, with a focus on competitive intelligence; demonstrated experience with market research and R&D strategy is valuable
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret and synthesize preclinical and clinical data into actionable strategic recommendations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with a track record of simplifying complexity and presenting insights with clarity to leadership
• Highly collaborative, effective at cultivating cross-functional partnerships, and comfortable influencing without direct authority
• Strong project management skills with the ability to stay organized and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience upholding ethical and compliant competitive intelligence practices
• Familiarity with scientific databases, analytics platforms, and intelligence tools is preferred
• Good understanding of early-stage drug development is preferred
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
   

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility and mental health programs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.