Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting
About The Position
The Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting Insights, develops strategic forecasts for a set of products and indications, interprets forecast implications, develops insights, and communicates those insights to help the business act on marketing strategy. The role works closely with Digital Human Health (DHH) functions—including Market Research, Data Science, and Payer Analytics—and commercial stakeholders such as Global and Regional Marketing, Market Access, and Finance. As an independent contributor in a matrixed structure, this person partners with forecasting colleagues and serves as a core point of contact for product and indication forecasts and related insights. The position scopes, designs, and delivers forecasting projects, including periodic forecasting cycles, and brings expertise in forecasting methodologies and the relevant business area. The role requires cross-functional leadership, close partnership with business and finance teams, strong communication, independent judgment, and a growth mindset. Travel may be required, at less than 20%. The position is listed as hybrid, with the primary location in Rahway, New Jersey; Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania is also listed as a position location.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience delivering complex analytical projects in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry using market research and/or large patient or physician databases.
- Experience developing forecast models and/or related analytics, such as scenario analysis or business case development.
- Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed teams, with demonstrated collaboration and leadership with empathy and compassion.
- Experience leading diverse groups of colleagues and positively managing ambiguity.
- Self-motivation, proactivity, ability to work independently, and ability to collaborate seamlessly and lead without authority.
- Ability to understand business processes and translate business questions into specific hypotheses and requirements to guide analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and appreciation for data-oriented analytical methods.
- Ability to operate in an unstructured environment and organize work to create structure and clarity.
- Ability to prioritize work efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Therapeutic-area experience in oncology, vaccines, pharma, or rare diseases, as applicable to the assigned area.
- Advanced forecasting experience, including patient-based and trend-based models, advanced scenarios and simulations, and understanding of modeling nuances in the relevant therapeutic area.
- Consultative business partner experience, either within a company or as a consultant.
- Prior experience in partner functions such as Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, or Payer Analytics.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Strategic Forecasting Insights Director to determine appropriate forecasting models, tools, and techniques for assigned assets or indications.
- Partner continually with Marketing Engagement, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions to develop insight strategies and plans that provide inputs for strategic forecasting.
- Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights for cycles aligned with the company’s enterprise forecasting process, working with a matrixed team that includes US- and India-based colleagues.
- Support ongoing engagement with the business on actual performance against forecast and the factors driving performance.
- Align with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance on forecasting inputs, outputs, and insights for each cycle.
- Apply a range of forecasting capabilities to business strategy and decision-making.
- Collaborate across a highly matrixed organization and large teams, fostering a One Team approach.
- Communicate clearly and frequently about the forecasting process, inputs, and insights to align business and DHH stakeholders.
- Enable interconnected problem-solving with DHH and business colleagues around targeted business questions.
- Build close, trust-based relationships and act as a thought leader and strategic partner to business partners.
- Understand business stakeholders’ priorities and develop strategic forecasting solutions that support business objectives in collaboration with commercial insight teams.
- Travel as required; travel may be less than 20%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
