Role Summary
Associate Director / Director, Global Forecasting — New Jersey, US. Responsible for commercial forecasts for BioNTech’s key Oncology assets and for developing patient-based models to enable data-driven insights informing strategic decisions. Part of a high-performing team with visibility to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Build and “own” Global commercial forecasts for the company’s key pipeline and BD&L assets
- Develop and maintain patient-based models, with analytic capability support for early assets and launch brands across multiple Oncology indications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Global marketing, Global market access, US forecasting, Clinical Development and Supply chain
- Serve as a center of excellence, providing expert epidemiological data and disease area consultation to cross-functional teams
- Frame and translate complex patient flows into simplified model approaches
- Perform secondary data analytics to create robust, aligned forecast assumptions
- Recommend market research and secondary data analytics to inform key assumptions and scenario planning
- Create and present business cases to leadership as needed
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred in business administration, statistics, or other relevant field
- 8+ years of commercial forecasting, valuation and related experience
- 5+ years of Global Oncology commercial forecasting experience preferred
- Strong forecast modeling (Excel/Excel VBA, data analysis) and PowerPoint skills
- Experience working with oncology across multiple tumor types
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate analytics into actionable business insights
Skills
- Forecast modeling
- Data analysis
- Epidemiological data interpretation
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Presentation of business cases
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in business administration, statistics, or related field
Additional Requirements
- Location: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey (onsite or as specified)