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The Sr Director of Forecasting will oversee a team of >5 talented individuals and is responsible for leading the forecasting efforts for several assets and diseases within the Rare Disease business unit. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for our oncology assets.
Job Responsibility:
Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to ensure development of data/insight driven short term and long term US forecasts for various brands within Rare Disease business unit
Preparing and presenting portfolio level forecast updates to address specific questions
Facilitate consensus-building among senior partners to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous sales expectations for the portfolio assets
Help leadership identify actionable strategies to maximize Commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities
Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
Develop an objective point of view of portfolio strategy by integrating insights across multiple products, functions and capability areas
Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action
Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models
Use an in-depth understanding of diverse pharmaceutical data sources and their nuances to develop and implement enhanced forecasting approaches and methodologies
Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast
Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts
Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 5 years of experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical
Master’s degree and 9 years of experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical
Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of experience in biopharma/biotechnology/pharmaceutical
At least 5 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Nice to have:
Leadership experience in building and developing hard-working teams
Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP/VP level staff
Alignment of teams to standard processes and championing new innovative methodologies and tools
Eye for business that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas
Partnership with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions guiding strategic and tactical decision-making
Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management
What we offer:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts