Associate Director, IO Forecasting
About The Position
The Associate Director, IO Forecasting owns the end-to-end US forecasting agenda for a flagship Immuno-Oncology brand. The role develops short- and long-term outlooks using patient-flow models and statistical trending, translating complex market and performance signals into a credible forecast that supports planning, launch readiness, supply, investment, and patient reach. The position partners with commercial leaders and cross-functional teams to align forecast assumptions and performance narratives, and presents risks, opportunities, scenarios, insights, and recommended actions to senior stakeholders. The role leads US forecasting and business planning for new Immuno-Oncology products, consolidates the IO portfolio forecast, and owns product-specific forecasting models. It also supports AI-enabled forecasting, process automation, and capability development across the portfolio. People leadership includes guiding Forecasting & Performance Senior Managers and Senior Analysts. The position is based in an in-person working model, with an average minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility accommodated. The annual base pay range is US $195,468–$293,203. The role is eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or Operations Research.
- Proven experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturer, or in the biopharmaceutical industry, in areas such as forecasting, data/analytics, management consulting, market research, or investment banking.
- At least 4 years of forecasting experience, including building models, leading input evaluation, communicating outputs, and guiding business decisions.
- At least 2 years of experience specifically in a biopharmaceutical role.
- Deep expertise in building pharmaceutical forecast models and leading or optimizing the full forecasting process.
- Experience evaluating analytics from pharmaceutical data sources such as APLD, IQVIA, and claims data, as well as epidemiological data such as Kantar and DRG.
- Experience with primary market research, advanced analytics, and competitive intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced quantitative degree or advanced marketing degree, such as an MBA.
- Experience working in Oncology.
Responsibilities
- Lead US forecasting and business planning for new Immuno-Oncology products, consolidating the IO portfolio forecast to inform strategy, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Build, maintain, and continually refine transparent, scenario-ready, product-specific short- and long-term forecast models grounded in patient and market dynamics.
- Identify and pressure-test key volume and value drivers; quantify risks and opportunities; and translate uncertainty into actionable scenarios.
- Partner with commercial leaders and forecast collaborators to align assumptions and performance narratives so one authoritative forecast informs planning cycles.
- Deliver in-depth brand performance analyses that explain performance and inform strategic choices and next actions.
- Incorporate AI analytical tools into forecasting workflows and support development of the AI forecasting platform to improve speed, accuracy, and automation.
- Monitor external conditions, competitive activity, and market developments, reflecting changes quickly in forecast assumptions and guidance.
- Consult on primary market research and use secondary analytics to strengthen forecast assumptions and validate signals.
- Create and deliver presentations to senior leaders that communicate insights, implications, and recommended actions.
- Collaborate with senior US leaders to craft a clear, concise performance narrative for a C-level audience.
- Guide Forecasting & Performance Senior Managers and Senior Analysts, strengthening rigor, clarity, and influence.
- Advance forecasting capabilities and drive scalable process efficiencies, automation, and innovation across brands.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
