Director, Head of Global Strategic Forecasting - Rare Disease

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Director, Head of Global Strategic Forecasting for Rare Disease at Biogen is a pivotal role that involves leading the strategic forecasting efforts for the company's key growth areas. This position serves as an advisory group to senior leadership, driving strategic decisions and planning for both in-line and pipeline products across various therapeutic categories. The role requires collaboration with global leaders to assess commercial strategies, support confidential assessments, and create best-in-class forecasts that inform long-term business strategies.

Requirements

• BA/BS required
• 10+ years of strategic consulting experience in Pharma/Biotech/Medical Device industry or relevant experience
• Prior experience in a global strategic forecasting role, preferably in rare diseases
• Strong business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to present to senior executives
• Great strategic problem-solving skills and structured thinking around complex problems
• Experience in global markets and understanding of local market dynamics
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage partnerships across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• MBA/MS/PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics
• Knowledge and proficiency in forecast modeling platforms and tools
• Excel proficiency is required
• Curiosity about leveraging innovative technologies for forecasting
• Experience using secondary data
• Experience managing competitive intelligence or market research projects.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate an effective forecasting ecosystem in support of the annual long-range planning process.
• Guide the maintenance and building of globally aligned forecast models and provide governance on epidemiology alignment.
• Act as a trusted strategic thought partner to senior corporate customers, leveraging expertise to shape key strategic decisions.
• Drive and enhance forecasting capability excellence across global and regional teams.
• Build and refine forecasting models for therapeutic areas/assets within Biogen's portfolio.
• Generate insights to refine global strategies for in-line and pipeline products through targeted analyses.
• Present the global strategic forecast narrative to senior executives for long-range planning.
• Provide context and forecasting support to cross-functional partners to ensure understanding of commercial strategies.
• Leverage innovative technologies for effective forecasting.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Collaborative work environment
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering individual contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees