Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized, point-of-care CAR-T manufacturing network, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a Competitive Intelligence Analyst.

Scope of the job

Working closely with Key stakeholders in Research & Discovery at GLPG, you will be the central point for their research Competitive Intelligence (CI) questions, bringing together the various resources and CI insights that the company has. The scope is focussed on the needs of early-stage programs within Oncology.

You will be the advisor for how to address different CI needs – working with different teams to determine feasible strategies using internal and external CI resources.

Your role

• To support Research & Discovery in having a ‘Single version of CI Truth’ within Oncology
• Proactively work with teams across GLPG to help them define and refine KITs and KIQs, and advise on how they may obtain the CI they need
• Responsible for development and delivery of high-quality, value-added insights gained from primary and secondary research, to enable informed decision making on future Oncology strategy
• Continually monitor the external competitive landscape to gain deep expertise in focus disease areas and distribute consistently throughout the organisation
• Consolidate and maintain CI resources, helping different teams to easily understand what has already been done for different therapy areas or drug classes
• Ensure maximal usage of subscriptions by monitoring usage, facilitating training and ensuring optimised access to relevant sources
• You will be reporting to the Competitive Intelligence Lead, as part of the Global Commercial team
  

Who are you?

• 3+ years of experience in a market and competitive intelligence analyst/ strategist role
• Demonstrated expertise in early-stage research and development within a biotechnology organization. Knowledge of cell therapies required
• Relevant international work experience in the biotechnology industry in Oncology/CAR-T & solid tumours
• Strong strategic, analytical, and competitive intelligence capabilities in primary and secondary CI, including management and hands-on use of key public and commercial information sources.
• Strong business acumen and ability to convert data and information to business relevant insights
• Experience working cross-functionally. Proven ability to establish yourself as a trusted partner to internal teams, with the capacity for getting things done, be it either hands-on or by leading others
• Able to set priorities, develop and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Hybrid working (40% in Princeton office preferred, or Basel, Leiden or Mechelen). Additional travel might be required, e.g. attendance to international conferences

What’s in it for you ?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

We are Galapagos : together we can make it happen…!