--- title: 'Associate Director, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence at Dyne Therapeutics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-director-market-research-competitive-intelligence-dyne-therapeutics-qc47ze0xw76k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-12' --- # Associate Director, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence at Dyne Therapeutics - **Company:** Dyne Therapeutics - **Location:** Waltham, MA - **Compensation:** $185k–$215k - **Posted:** 2026-09-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dynetherapeutics/jobs/6209740004 ## Job description Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Pompe disease and multiple DMD mutations. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. 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Role Summary: The Associate Director, Market Research and Competitive Intelligence generates actionable insights that support global commercial strategy and execution for Dyne’s investigational therapies in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). This role partners across global asset and commercial teams and serves as an internal consultant to Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Finance and Advanced Analytics. The role leads primary and secondary market research and competitive intelligence initiatives that anticipate business questions, inform strategic decisions and prepare teams for market-shaping events. This position is based in Waltham, MA. Primary Responsibilities Include: Market Research and Insights - Collaborate with global commercial leads to develop, refine and execute insight-generation plans for DMD and DM1 using primary and secondary market research. - Lead qualitative and quantitative primary market research that builds foundational customer understanding and informs brand and commercial strategy. - Integrate primary research with secondary data and analytics to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and anticipate emerging business questions. - Manage market research vendor relationships and align project scope, approach, timing and deliverables with business needs. - Present market research insights and strategic recommendations to senior leaders with clarity, context and strong data storytelling. - Execute market research projects from initiation through completion in compliance with data governance, privacy, fair market value requirements and applicable external stakeholder engagement policies. Competitive Intelligence - Partner with Commercial, Program Strategy, Medical, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs and Business Development to identify priority competitive questions, anticipate market-shaping events and align intelligence to key business decisions. - Lead the competitive intelligence program for DMD and DM1, assessing market dynamics, product positioning and emerging threats. - Deliver actionable insights that inform go-to-market strategy, product development and positioning, and create executive-ready briefs for leadership and customer-facing teams. - Communicate competitive insights, product-planning implications and strategic recommendations through concise, decision-oriented deliverables. - Design and facilitate competitive scenario-planning sessions and strategic workshops that prepare cross-functional teams for competitor actions, data readouts, regulatory milestones and evolving standards of care. - Lead congress competitive intelligence planning and execution in collaboration with Commercial, Medical and Scientific Communications. Cross-Functional Leadership and Operations - Lead multiple insight and intelligence workstreams, establish priorities and coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver high-quality outcomes. - Build alignment across stakeholders by translating business needs into focused research and intelligence plans. - Promote scalable, consistent and compliant approaches to insight generation and competitive intelligence across the organization. Education and Skills Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree such as an MBA, PhD or PharmD preferred. - 8+ years of experience in market research and competitive intelligence within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, in-house or with a vendor. - Demonstrated expertise designing and executing qualitative and quantitative primary market research and integrating findings with secondary data to shape commercial strategy. - Experience leading competitive intelligence across a portfolio and communicating implications succinctly to varied audiences; familiarity with practical applications of artificial intelligence in competitive intelligence preferred. - Experience supporting new product launches and/or rare disease programs preferred. - Global and U.S. experience preferred. - Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to market research and data analytics in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector. - Exceptional communication, presentation and data-storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex information into concise, impactful visuals and messages. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities. - Ability to manage and negotiate with external vendors. - Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity. #LI-Onsite MA Pay Range $185,000—$215,000 USD The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload. Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ## About Dyne Therapeutics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted nucleic acid therapies for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases using its proprietary FORCE™ platform. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: DYN) - **Headquarters**: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company was co-founded by a team of scientists and entrepreneurs; individual names not surfaced in search results) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Biopharmaceuticals – rare neuromuscular disease therapeutics - **Target customers**: B2B / B2G – regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, payers, and most importantly patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and Pompe disease. - **Mission / Purpose**: “Delivering functional improvement for people living with neuromuscular diseases.” [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/) ## Products & Services Dyne’s pipeline is built around its FORCE™ platform, which uses an antigen-binding fragment (Fab) conjugated to transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) to deliver therapeutic payloads to muscle and the central nervous system. - **Z‑rostudirsen (DYNE‑251)** – An investigational therapeutic for DMD patients amenable to exon 51 skipping. Consists of a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) conjugated to an anti‑TfR1 Fab. Phase 1/2 DELIVER trial met primary endpoint; BLA submission for U.S. Accelerated Approval planned for Q2 2026 with potential launch in Q1 2027. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) - **Z‑basivarsen (DYNE‑101)** – Investigational therapeutic for DM1, using an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) conjugated to anti‑TfR1 Fab. Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial fully enrolled; Phase 3 HARMONIA trial ongoing. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/) - **DYNE‑302** – Preclinical candidate for FSHD, using an siRNA payload to suppress DUX4 expression. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/) - **DMD Franchise Expansion** – Four additional development candidates (DYNE‑253, DYNE‑245, DYNE‑244, DYNE‑255) targeting exons 53, 45, 44, and 55 for DMD, entering IND‑enabling studies. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in search results (public company; market cap fluctuates with stock price; current figure not provided in the sources). - **Key Metric**: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of **$1.1 billion** as of December 31, 2025, providing runway into Q1 2028. [investors.dyne-tx.com](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not listed in provided search results (likely institutional investors; prior venture rounds not detailed here). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **38.2% YoY** to **227 employees** (2025). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynetx) - Positive topline results from DELIVER trial for z‑rostudirsen; potential first product launch in Q1 2027 if approved. - Advancing five distinct clinical/preclinical programs across multiple neuromuscular indications. ## Competitive Advantages - **FORCE™ Platform**: Differentiated delivery technology that uses a TfR1‑binding Fab to enable broad and deep tissue penetration in both muscle and CNS – addressing one of the biggest hurdles in neuromuscular drug development. - **Best‑in‑Class Potential**: Clinical data for z‑rostudirsen showed statistically significant dystrophin expression (5.46% of normal at 6 months, 7‑fold change) and preservation of lung function (FVC%p) compared to placebo, despite a small trial not powered for functional endpoints. - **Broad Pipeline**: Covering multiple exon‑skipping opportunities in DMD as well as entirely different diseases (DM1, FSHD, Pompe) with the same core platform, reducing risk and enabling rapid expansion. ## Strategic Focus - **Regulatory Submission**: File a Biologics License Application (BLA) for z‑rostudirsen in Q2 2026 under U.S. Accelerated Approval pathway. - **Late‑Stage Trials**: Initiate two field‑defining Phase 3 confirmatory trials (FORZETTO for DMD and HARMONIA for DM1) in 2026 following FDA alignment on design. - **Pipeline Expansion**: Move four additional DMD exon‑skipping candidates into IND‑enabling studies and advance preclinical DYNE‑302 (FSHD) toward the clinic. - **Commercial Readiness**: Prepare for potential first‑ever company launch in Q1 2027 with a focus on U.S. market, while also pursuing ex‑U.S. approval pathways. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑Driven Culture**: The company’s “One Dyne community” ethos emphasizes accountability, transparency, fearlessness, and a relentless drive to deliver functional improvement for patients and families. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/) - **Competitive Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible vacation, paid holidays including a year‑end office closure, short‑ & long‑term disability, HSA/FSA accounts. [dyne-tx.com](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/) - **Work Environment**: Office location in Waltham, MA (Boston area). Remote/hybrid policy not specified in search results; likely on‑site or hybrid for lab‑based roles. Career page lists roles such as Associate Director, Oligonucleotide Development; Scientist, RNA; Director of Training – reflecting a mix of research, clinical, and corporate functions. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dynetherapeutics) - **Growth Opportunity**: Joining a late‑stage biotech with a validated platform, strong cash position, and a clear path to commercialization – offering employees exposure to both R&D and upcoming launch activities. - **Recruitment Scam Warning**: Dyne posts an explicit notice on its careers page that it never requests financial details or payment during hiring; all legitimate emails come from @dyne‑tx.com addresses. ## Sources 1. [dyne-tx.com – Company Overview](https://www.dyne-tx.com/) 2. [dyne-tx.com – Careers & Culture](https://www.dyne-tx.com/careers-culture/) 3. [dyne-tx.com – Pipeline](https://www.dyne-tx.com/pipeline/) 4. [investors.dyne-tx.com – Q4/Full Year 2025 Results](https://investors.dyne-tx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dyne-therapeutics-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) 5. [linkedin.com – Dyne Therapeutics Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynetx) 6. 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