Senior Associate Director, IO Forecasting

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$195,468 - $293,203•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior 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, and translates complex market and business signals into credible forecasts, scenarios, and recommendations for planning, launch readiness, supply, investment, and performance management. The position partners with commercial leaders and teams across Insights & Analytics, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Sales Operations, Global Analytics & Insights, Supply Planning, and Finance to align assumptions and performance narratives. It also advances AI-enabled forecasting by incorporating analytical tools into forecasting workflows and supporting development of the AI forecasting platform. The role guides Forecasting & Performance Senior Managers and Senior Analysts and drives scalable improvements, automation, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science, or Operations Research.
Proven experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturer, or in the biopharmaceutical industry, such as in forecasting, data or analytics, management consulting, market research, or investment banking.
At least 4 years of forecasting experience 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, 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 refine product-specific short- and long-term forecast models grounded in patient and market dynamics.
Identify and test key volume and value drivers, quantify risks and opportunities, and translate uncertainty into actionable scenarios.
Partner with commercial leaders and forecasting collaborators to align assumptions and performance narratives and establish one authoritative forecast for planning cycles.
Deliver in-depth brand performance analyses that explain results and inform strategic choices and next actions.
Incorporate AI analytical tools into forecasting workflows and support ongoing development of the AI forecasting platform.
Monitor the external environment, competitive activity, and market developments, and reflect relevant changes in forecast assumptions and guidance.
Consult on primary market research and use secondary analytics to strengthen 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 concise performance narratives for C-level audiences.
Guide Forecasting & Performance Senior Managers and Senior Analysts, strengthening rigor, clarity, and influence.
Advance forecasting capabilities and drive process efficiencies, automation, and innovation that can scale across brands.