Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting

Role Overview

• Working closely with Strategic Forecasting Insights Director, determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for your respective asset(s) and/or indication(s).
• Partner closely with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions on a continual basis to develop appropriate insights strategies and plans to have the necessary inputs for strategic forecasting.
• Develop and deliver the forecasts and forecasting insights for the forecasting cycles aligned with our company enterprise forecasting process, working closely across a matrixed team including both US and India-based colleagues.
• Support ongoing understanding of and engagement with the business regarding actual performance against forecast, including what is driving it.
• Engage closely with the business (Marketing, Market Access) and Finance in aligning on inputs, outputs, and the overall forecasting insights for each cycle.
• Bring a range of forecasting capabilities in addressing business strategy and decision-making.
• Partner closely with others in a highly matrixed organization, including across large teams, ensuring we always operate as One Team.
• Drive frequent, clear communication around the forecasting process, inputs, insights, and other related topics to ensure your business and DHH partner stakeholders are aligned.
• Enable interconnected problem-solving with other DHH functional colleagues and business colleagues around targeted business questions.
• Be a thought leader and strategic partner for our business partners via the establishment of close, trust-based relationships.
• Understand business stakeholders' priorities and help develop strategic forecasting-related solutions that support business objectives in collaboration with the broader commercial insight teams.
• Travel may be required (<20%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant delivery of complex analytical projects in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry using market research and/or large patient or physician databases
• Experience in developing forecast models and/or related analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development, etc.)
• Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead with empathy and compassion.
• Experience leading diverse groups of work colleagues and positively managing ambiguity.
• Self-motivated, proactive, ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly.
• Lead without authority.
• Ability to understand business process and break down business questions into specific, tangible hypotheses and requirements to guide analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an appreciation for data oriented analytical methods.
• Ability to operate in an unstructured environment and have strong organizational skills to create structure and clarity.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently and effectively to get things done.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days