Director/Senior Director Market Research and Competitive Intelligence

Passage Bio is an exciting, fast-paced, rapidly growing gene therapy company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Our portfolio of rare monogenic CNS gene therapies is the result of an exclusive collaboration with the renowned Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) that provided Passage Bio with 17 gene therapy candidates developed in the lab of gene therapy pioneer Dr. James Wilson. Passage Bio is on a mission to provide life-transforming gene therapies for patients with rare monogenic CNS diseases that replace their suffering with boundless possibility, all while building lasting relationships with the communities we serve.

The Role:

In a newly created position, Passage Bio is seeking a Director/Senior Director Market Research and Competitive Intelligence who will help position the company as a leader in the field of gene therapy for CNS diseases. Initially reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this individual will help lead the definition and execution of the near- and long-term commercial priorities for Passage and the company’s pipeline assets.

This is a compelling opportunity and will require an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to operate in an environment with limited structure. This position will be based in company HQ in Philadelphia, PA.

The Director/Senior Director Market Research and Competitive Intelligence is expected to apply experience and knowledge to advance the company programs to maximize the benefit to patients and creating value for the company’s shareholders. The Director/Senior Director Lead will lead and coordinate all market research and CI efforts across the organization including commercial, R&D and corporate partnering with cross-functional team members. In addition, the Director/Senior Director will demonstrate Passage Bio’s culture and values as they serve as a leader with external partners and thought leaders. The ideal candidate will bring deep and knowledgeable insights to help position the pipeline and clinical programs for external groups including patients, physicians, payers and investors.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

Create and lead early market research and CI input into company’s existing and pipeline programs including:

Lead and coordinate all market research and CI efforts across the organization including commercial, R&D and corporate while partnering with cross-functional team members
Develop and execute a competitive intelligence plan through robust methodology in a timely manner. Beyond data collection, articulate key competitor’s strategy to inform corporate and product strategy. Coordinate the communication on CI in an actionable manner.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand priorities, goals and business needs. Independently design market research projects, including methodology and vendor selection, to provide answers and actionable information to cross-functional teams.
Function as the subject matter expert (SME) on market research and competitive intelligence
Lead discussions with cross-functional teams regarding implications and recommendations based on insights generated.
Presents results and strategic insights to cross-functional teams and senior management

Lead and direct external vendors to ensure cost and resource efficiencies

Here Is What You Will Bring To The Table:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required; MBA and experience in science driven environment preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, including substantial experience in market research and competitive intelligence
Significant global rare disease experience required; regional experience (EU/US) preferred
Extensive experience conducting primary and secondary market research with payors, healthcare providers and patients
Technical proficiency with various primary and secondary research methodologies
Experience developing and implementing a Competitive Intelligence strategy
Ability to interpret and synthesize data into an understandable narrative
Ability to lead and direct vendors
Prior experience in a small, rapidly growing company preferred
Self-starter who effectively influences across boundaries, builds effective relationships and who proactively drives projects and tasks towards successful completion
Excellent project management, analytic and communication skills

· Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table

· Up to $270 for public transportation and parking

· Highly competitive healthcare coverage including: medical offered (HMO/PPO), dental, and vision offered

· Monthly Wellness Day

· Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses

· 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents within 6 month

· 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 5% match

· A suite of Passage Bio paid insurance coverage, including: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

· Voluntary legal assistance as well as pet, liability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident assistance

· 20 days’ vacation and Unlimited sick time per year, and 14 company paid holidays (includes 2 floating holidays in addition to a discretionary winter shut down)

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Passage Bio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Passage Bio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.