Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Oncology Diagnosis (Hybrid)
Caris Life Sciences
Summary
Generate actionable intelligence on the scientific, clinical, and competitive landscape for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other molecular diagnostic tests used in oncology. Apply scientific and clinical oncology expertise or in-depth oncology diagnostics market analysis experience to interpret evidence, assess product differentiation, and inform decisions across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and R&D.
Job description
Position Summary
Generate actionable intelligence on the scientific, clinical, and competitive landscape for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other molecular diagnostic tests used in oncology. Apply scientific and clinical oncology expertise or in-depth oncology diagnostics market analysis experience to interpret evidence, assess product differentiation, and inform decisions across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and R&D.
Scientific and Clinical Analysis
- Critically evaluate publications, clinical trials, validation studies, and congress presentations to assess assay performance, clinical validity, clinical utility, and relevance to patient care.
- Analyze developments in comprehensive genomic profiling, tissue and liquid biopsy, companion diagnostics, molecular residual disease testing, and emerging early detection approaches.
- Compare study designs, patient populations, endpoints, and methodological limitations to determine the strength of evidence supporting diagnostic claims.
- Monitor oncology testing guidelines and clinical practice developments that may affect test adoption, evidence requirements, or product positioning.
Market and Competitive Landscape Analysis
- Track competitor test launches, product enhancements, regulatory activity, partnerships, pricing, reimbursement, and commercial developments.
- Develop competitor and product profiles that compare test capabilities, clinical applications, supporting evidence, sample requirements, turnaround times, and workflow considerations.
- Conduct focused market assessments and primary and secondary research to identify competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities for differentiation.
- Produce monthly intelligence updates, quarterly landscape reviews, dashboards, and targeted analyses that explain the implications of scientific and market developments.
Strategic Insights and Collaboration
- Translate complex scientific and business information into clear conclusions and practical recommendations for functional leaders.
- Partner with Medical Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and Marketing to assess emerging evidence and support positioning, evidence generation, and launch planning.
- Collaborate with Market Access and Business Development on payer coverage trends, reimbursement developments, partnership evaluations, and opportunity assessments.
- Support intelligence planning, coverage, and debriefs for major oncology and molecular diagnostics congresses, including ASCO, ESMO, and AMP.
Tools and Processes
- Use scientific databases, regulatory resources, market research, analyst reports, and expert interviews to build well-supported intelligence deliverables.
- Apply AI tools to improve research and synthesis while verifying source accuracy and protecting confidential information.
- Maintain a searchable intelligence repository with clear sourcing, consistent updates, and accessible reporting formats.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in oncology and oncology diagnostics scientific/clinical work or oncology diagnostics market analysis/competitive intelligence
- Strong understanding of cancer biology, molecular diagnostic technologies, and the role of testing in treatment selection and disease monitoring
- Ability to critically assess clinical and technical evidence and distinguish established findings from preliminary results and promotional claims
- Experience integrating publications, clinical trial data, company disclosures, market research, and expert input into clear, defensible conclusions
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with scientific and commercial audiences
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, scientific literature searching, and relevant research or data visualization tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently with high integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information
Company overview
Caris Life Sciences is a pioneering next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine leader that is revolutionizing healthcare through advanced molecular science and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris specializes in comprehensive molecular profiling using Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing technologies. The company has created one of the world's largest multimodal clinico-genomic databases, containing over 660,000 matched patient records, which it leverages with sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms to unravel the molecular complexity of disease. Caris provides innovative diagnostic solutions for cancer detection, therapy selection, and treatment monitoring through its flagship products like Caris Assure (blood-based profiling) and MI Profile (tissue-based profiling). With a global presence including offices in Phoenix, New York, Tokyo, and Basel, Caris serves patients, physicians, and biopharmaceutical partners worldwide, driving the transformation from empirical medicine to precision-based healthcare approaches.