Associate Director, Launch and Pre-Launch Forecasting Lead, Global Oncology

Takeda•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director Launch/Pre Launch Forecasting Lead is responsible for driving the forecast strategy for key oncology assets. This role sits within the larger Global Insights and Analytics organization in the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) and is responsible for working with stakeholders (including Global/US Marketing, Market Access, etc) to deliver short-range, mid-range and long-range forecasts and relevant strategic insights to drive the business.

Requirements

BA/BS degree (Advanced degree preferred)
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in forecasting, finance, and/or business analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience in oncology required
Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models
Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time series analyses, and simulation
Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
Prior launch experience preferred
Hands-on experience running complex forecasting models required
Experience working in a highly-matrixed environment
Strong project management skills—ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects efficiently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to explain complex concepts to stakeholders in simple language and lead/drive consensus building
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think strategically
Broad working knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases
Working knowledge of global access and reimbursement policies, competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain global and US strategic forecasts for key oncology assets
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Access, Medical colleagues as well as I&A team members to make sure relevant market insights are incorporated into the forecast
Lead the consensus-building process to gain alignment and/or endorsement for forecast assumptions
Leverage advanced analytics and integrate data available across multiple sources to enhance our understanding of market impact of the assets
Implement best-in-class forecast modeling approaches and actively evaluate current forecasting processes/methodologies for opportunities to enhance capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and agility
Triangulate and pressure-test assumptions with various data sources and models, and develop what-if scenarios
Provide context and forecasting leadership to cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Supply, Trade) to ensure the potential impact of commercial strategies are planned for