Global Forecasting and Market Research Director

Incyte Corporation•Wilmington, DE

13h

About The Position

The Director, Global Forecasting & Market Research leads development and coordination of patient-based forecasts and market insights for an assigned oncology portfolio. The work informs investment, development, and launch decisions. The Director collaborates with Global Product Strategy, Clinical Development, Commercial, Finance, Business Development, and regional forecasting teams, translating epidemiology, claims, clinical data, and market research into scenarios and recommendations for portfolio and program decisions. The role develops global commercial forecasts by region for early- and late-stage oncology assets; builds transparent models incorporating epidemiology, patient flow, treatment sequencing, competition, pricing and access, and analogs; and leads scenario and sensitivity analyses. It also selects and assesses data sources, commissions and interprets primary market research, monitors the competitive and clinical landscape, and contributes forecasting standards and governance. The Director identifies and pilots AI and automation approaches, develops practical team tools, and manages contracts and subscriptions for insights resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical forecasting, commercial insights, strategy, or related analytics, including oncology or hematology experience.
Hands-on experience building patient-based forecast models, including patient flow, line-of-therapy, and treatment-sequencing logic.
Deep knowledge of forecasting methodology, epidemiology, prescription and claims data, and other secondary sources, with sound judgment about when to use each.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, articulate risks and recommendations, and influence strategic decisions; executive presence.
Experience commissioning and interpreting primary market research and translating findings into forecast assumptions and scenarios.
Strong Excel modeling skills and comfort with emerging AI tools.
Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, global environment.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience with both solid tumor and hematology and/or launch forecasting.
Global or multi-region forecasting experience, or consulting or vendor-side experience.
Practical experience applying AI or automation to forecasting or analytics, or building tools.
Experience supporting Business Development evaluations or due diligence.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, or PhD).

Responsibilities

Develop global, patient-based commercial forecasts by region for early- and late-stage oncology assets.
Build and maintain transparent forecast models incorporating epidemiology, patient flow, treatment sequencing, competitive landscape, pricing and access, and analogs.
Lead scenario and sensitivity analyses to support portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
Present forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders to inform portfolio decisions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on forecast assumptions and scenarios.
Work with regional forecasting teams to align global and local views and resolve differences.
Provide assumptions and insights for Business Development assessments.
Select epidemiology, claims, and syndicated data sources, and document the rationale for key assumptions.
Design and oversee primary market research involving physicians, payers, and patients; work with external vendors and translate findings into forecast inputs and strategic recommendations.
Monitor the competitive and clinical landscape and flag changes that affect forecast assumptions.
Use effective methodologies and vendor partnerships to deliver high-quality research and analysis across geographies and programs.
Identify and pilot AI and automation approaches to improve forecast speed, consistency, and insight quality, and help build practical tools for the team.
Contribute to forecasting standards, templates, and governance across the function.
Manage contracts and subscriptions to maintain breadth of insights resources.