Associate Director, Forecasting

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting an Associate Director, Forecasting, based in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The role leads short- and long-term business forecasting for J&J Psoriatic brands within the Immunology business unit. It serves as an internal consultant to Strategic Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing, sales, and broader business partners, leading the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), delivering accurate and timely forecasts, making business-building recommendations, and driving organizational action. The position advises leadership on developing and evaluating strategies and tactics and shares accountability for business results. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communicate forecasts and insights clearly, collaborate across teams, influence without authority, and encourage smart risk-taking. The role also calls for making Credo-based decisions and fostering a Credo-based culture. The position is based in Horsham, PA and requires up to 10% domestic travel.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting.
Experience with pharmaceutical datasets such as IQVIA DDD, EDI 852/867, NPA, or NSP, and their practical use in forecasting or brand performance.
Knowledge and experience across a broad range of forecasting and analytical approaches, with the ability to select approaches that address business questions.
Proven success partnering across commercial teams to integrate forecasts, analytics, and insights and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Fluency in storytelling and developing effective presentations using compelling data and forecast visualizations, with impactful recommendations and solutions.
Ability to work autonomously and with integrity, define business questions, and use focused forecasting approaches and solutions to address them.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing analytical rigor with speed to decision-making.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Relevant therapeutic area experience.
Track record of mentoring or coaching team members to develop forecasting skills.
Experience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing or sales teams.
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and completion of short- and long-term forecasts that inform business planning strategy and tactics.
Track forecast accuracy and key assumptions across primary data sources in a timely manner.
Select appropriate forecasting approaches for business questions and identify and partner with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Synthesize forecasting insights into actionable recommendations that influence business strategy and decision-making at all levels.
Champion innovative forecasting methods, shape data strategy, drive efficiencies, and share best practices.
Set priorities and focus resources on the most critical, high-value projects.
Promote simplicity and streamlined business processes so forecasts and actionable insights are delivered promptly.
Mentor and coach forecasting team members.
Monitor emerging healthcare and pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential business impact.
Lead the Integrated Business Plan and contribute to the development and evaluation of business strategies and tactics.