Senior Competitive Intelligence Specialist in Project & Portfolio Management

Senior Competitive Intelligence Specialist in Project & Portfolio Management 

Are you a skilled Competitive Intelligence (CI) professional and ready to impact our pipeline of promising neuroscience drug candidates? Can you leverage your analytical mindset and communication skills to bring tactical and strategic insights to R&D projects, portfolio strategy and senior management stakeholders? And are you a team player with an ambition to drive CI excellence in Lundbeck in close collaboration with CI professionals across the organization? Then you might be the experienced CI professional we are looking for. 

Your new role 

You will join our passionate R&D organization, which is committed to bringing the next wave of promising neuroscience drug candidates to patients that count on us. As Senior Competitive Intelligence Specialist, you will act as one of our go-to advisors on competitive intelligence for our R&D pipeline. You will …

• Monitor and analyze developments in the competitive landscape within neuroscience – and activate these insights to support and challenge our projects and portfolio strategy 
• Be part of a small team of trusted CI advisors in R&D – liaising with project teams, senior leaders, and other stakeholders across the organization that rely on your expertise to be effective
• Be part of the R&D Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) team of committed and highly experienced project/portfolio professionals, who work closely with senior decision-makers 
• Drive the development of the Lundbeck CI community, striving for CI excellence, in close collaboration with your peers in other functions across the organization
• Be offered ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in a progressive organization where we value diversity of thinking and psychological safety as enablers for an optimal learning environment 

You will collaborate with Global Project Teams (GPTs), new asset strategy and brand teams,  R&D departments, senior R&D leadership, CI professionals and other stakeholders within and beyond the R&D organization. 

Your future team 

In PPM in Lundbeck’s R&D organization you will join a team of 25+ colleagues. We are proud to be accountable for Lundbeck’s global project and portfolio leadership. In PPM, you will be part of the portfolio management team along with 4 other experienced professionals. The job offers great opportunities to grow your competencies and knowledge and to expand your responsibility as you develop in the role. Our culture is characterized by purpose – our work is about bringing breakthrough therapies to patients living with neurological and psychiatric diseases. 

The position is based in our headquarters in Valby, Denmark.

What you bring to the team 

• You hold a master’s degree within life sciences, engineering, or similar field; ideally, you additionally have a PhD and/or MBA degree (or equivalent) 
• At least 5-10 years of CI experience from biotech/pharma or a relevant technology industry 
• Deep understanding of the pharma value chain – from drug discovery to loss of exclusivity 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to drive collaboration across functions and engage with senior stakeholders
• Ideally, you have expertise within neuroscience (neuroimmunology, psychiatry, etc.)  
• You are fluent in English 

Our promise to you   

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Apply now 

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!  

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience. 

If you have questions, please contact Louise Blixenkrone-Møller, Senior Director, Portfolio Management, via mail LOBX@lundbeck.com.

Applications must be received by November 15, 2025. Relevant candidates will be invited for interviews as applications are received. 

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck). 

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