Competitive Intelligence Manager

Competitive Intelligence Manager

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. With our people, they break through limitations and expectationsnot once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning's Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

As part of Corning Life Sciences' Strategy and Market Intelligence group, this role is responsible for leading all aspects of Competitive Intelligence for the Life Sciences business. The position involves close collaboration with global stakeholders to provide relevant external insights and informed, source-based perspectives on the competitive landscape, supporting decision-making for key initiatives. The role emphasizes building a strategic and fundamental understanding of key players by market segment, including their business strategies, structures, and operational capabilities such as capacity and resources. Additionally, it involves monitoring competitive tactics to guide actions and countermeasures for commercial and business teams. This position is also expected to contribute to broader Strategy and Market Intelligence functions. Project assignments will be determined based on business needs and may include areas such as Market Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Strategy Deployment, and External Development.

Responsibilities

Competitive Intelligence :

• Maintain point of view of CLS competitive business positioning across key products, geographies, and end market areas in terms of sales, product portfolio, strategic direction, and operational capabilities including manufacturing and distribution. Considerations include category share and penetration.
• Monitor and analysis business performance of key competitors, including financial performance, strategic actions, and resulting actionable insights. Also identify new entrants and strategic repositioning.
• Build forward-looking models to assess future strategic competitive positions for business planning
• Develop competitive business scenarios, leveraging game theory, for critical business decisions
• Lead competitive product assessments in collaboration with internal functions including design, manufacturing, and engineering organizations.
• Identify new business opportunities based on insights from the competitive environment
• Support business planning efforts (strategic, financial) with up-to-date competitive perspectives on a periodic basis, aligned with business timelines.

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Experiences / Education - Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related field. MBA strongly preferred. Required Years and Area of Experience :

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This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $177,786.00 - $244,457.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one.

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Nearest Major Market : Boston