Associate Director, Global Pipeline Forecasting, Oncology
AbbVie
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$141,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Operations
Associate Director, Pipeline Forecasting, Oncology — responsible for developing commercial forecasts for pipeline compounds and on-market product lifecycle projects. Leads and/or coordinates forecasting and commercial analytics activities supporting strategic commercial development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Global Commercial Leads and Pipeline Commercial Leads to provide a data-driven perspective on asset value across therapeutic areas.
- Lead and coordinate forecasting efforts for assigned therapeutic areas.
- Plan and support market insights activities to inform forecasting (with Marketing Analytics).
- Develop and maintain forecast models for long-range planning, milestone decisions, strategic planning, and business development.
- Lead design and implementation of model enhancements and new forecasting approaches.
- Provide real-time decision support with PCS stakeholders and cross-functional partners across AbbVie, including US Commercial/Finance, R&D, Decision Sciences, Marketing Analytics & Business Insights, HEOR, Global Epidemiology, Global/US Market Access & Pricing, Regulatory, Medical, Global Marketing & Commercial Operations, and Area/Affiliate Commercial organizations.
- Champion the PCS mission and vision and AbbVie Leadership Attributes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business (required); MBA or advanced STEM degree (preferred).
- 8+ years of relevant forecasting, market analytics, or finance experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences consulting.
- Experience providing marketing analytics and forecasting for specialized therapeutic areas.
- Experience building forecast models and analyses for decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate/communicate primary and secondary data.
- Ability to influence in cross-functional/cross-cultural environments.
- Self-motivated; manages multiple projects and delivers on time.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) to eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Global Commercial Leads and Pipeline Commercial Leads to provide a data-driven perspective on asset value across therapeutic areas.
- Lead and coordinate forecasting efforts for assigned therapeutic areas.
- Plan and support market insights activities to inform forecasting (with Marketing Analytics).
- Develop and maintain forecast models for long-range planning, milestone decisions, strategic planning, and business development.
- Lead design and implementation of model enhancements and new forecasting approaches.
- Provide real-time decision support with PCS stakeholders and cross-functional partners across AbbVie, including US Commercial/Finance, R&D, Decision Sciences, Marketing Analytics & Business Insights, HEOR, Global Epidemiology, Global/US Market Access & Pricing, Regulatory, Medical, Global Marketing & Commercial Operations, and Area/Affiliate Commercial organizations.
- Champion the PCS mission and vision and AbbVie Leadership Attributes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or business (required); MBA or advanced STEM degree (preferred).
- 8+ years of relevant forecasting, market analytics, or finance experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences consulting.
- Experience providing marketing analytics and forecasting for specialized therapeutic areas.
- Experience building forecast models and analyses for decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate/communicate primary and secondary data.
- Ability to influence in cross-functional/cross-cultural environments.
- Self-motivated; manages multiple projects and delivers on time.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) to eligible employees; eligible for long-term incentive programs.