# Associate Director, New Product Planning & Competitive Intelligence at Zenas BioPharma

- Company: Zenas BioPharma
- What the company does: Enabling patients with autoimmune diseases to reimagine life. Backed by NEA and Norwest.
- Company website: https://zenasbio.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Waltham, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $174K to $205K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://zenasbio.com/job-opening/?gh_jid=6146550004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zenas-biopharma-associate-director-new-product-planning-and-competitive-intellig/

## About the role

Zenas BioPharma is seeking an experienced Associate Director, New Product Planning & Competitive Intelligence to proactively support and advance the company’s New Product Planning and Competitive Intelligence activities. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Development and New Product Planning, this individual will play a critical role in advancing Zenas BioPharma’s ambition to build a robust and differentiated I&I portfolio.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, business, or related discipline required, advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA) preferred
- 6+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech competitive intelligence, strategy, consulting, equity research, or a closely related field
- Proficient in the use of CI tools to support data-driven decision making
- Experience managing CI vendors or external partners with an emphasis on quality, timeliness, and alignment to strategic goals
- Able to synthesize primary and secondary CI and translate findings into clear, actionable implications
- Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels

Tags: Business Development