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Associate Director, Global and US Pipeline Forecasting Lead

Takeda
August 09, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$154,400 - $242,550 USD yearly
Operations
Associate Director, Global and US Pipeline Forecasting Lead (Cambridge, MA)

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain global and US strategic forecasts for key pipeline assets
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Marketing, Access, Medical, and I&A) to incorporate market insights into forecasts
- Lead consensus-building for forecast assumptions and alignment/endorsement
- Use advanced analytics and multi-source data to assess market impact of assets
- Implement best-in-class forecast modeling; improve forecasting processes for accuracy and agility
- Triangulate/pressure-test assumptions; create what-if scenarios
- Provide forecasting leadership and context to partners (e.g., Finance, Supply, Trade)

Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: BA/BS; advanced degree preferred
- Experience: 6+ years in forecasting, market research, or business analytics in biopharma

Skills (Required/Preferred):
- Oncology experience required; hands-on experience running complex forecasting models required
- Experience in highly matrixed environments
- Strong project management; excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to explain complex concepts simply and drive consensus
- Analytical/strategic thinking; broad knowledge of biopharma industry databases
- Quantitative techniques: smoothing, regression, time series analysis, simulation
- Data analysis/visualization: PowerBI, Tableau
- Prior launch experience preferred

Travel: <10%

Benefits (as stated): medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours sick time/year, up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.