Associate Director, Pipeline Forecasting, Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
5 months ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Forecasting, Neuroscience, independently develops, maintains, and delivers forecasts for one or more therapeutic areas to inform brand strategy, enterprise planning cycles, and cross-functional decision-making. Focus is on hands-on model execution, rigorous quality control, and AI-first forecasting tools through calibration and structured improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead the end-to-end forecasting process for assigned brands or therapeutic areas with transparent, evidence-based assumptions.
- Integrate insights from market research, competitive intelligence, and chart audits to strengthen assumptions and contextualize forecast outcomes.
- Support short-term (1- and 3-year) and long-range (10-year) forecasting cycles.
- Translate complex business questions into structured forecasting analyses and scenario plans.
- Develop, maintain, and execute AI-first forecasting models (Excel-based, algorithmic, or data-enabled), ensuring calibration, documentation, and alignment with enterprise standards.
- Conduct scenario analyses and sensitivity assessments.
- Provide feedback to Forecasting Transformation, Data Science, and BI&T teams to improve forecasting logic, data pipelines, and assumption structures.
- Ensure forecasting logic consistency across therapeutic areas and planning cycles.
- Partner with Finance, MAx, Commercial, Pricing, Medical, and Worldwide teams; participate in cross-functional reviews; provide an unbiased point of view.
- Maintain quality control and audit-ready, reproducible deliverables via strong documentation; support standardized forecasting practices and model-risk guidelines.
- Provide informal mentorship and day-to-day guidance to analysts.
Key Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, or related quantitative fields.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proficiency in forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and pharmaceutical secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Experience developing or using Excel-based, algorithmic, or AI-enabled forecast models.
- Familiarity with Python or comparable analytical tools (preferred, not required).
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent communication/data-storytelling skills for cross-functional partners.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, manage ambiguity, and use structured problem-solving.
- Commitment to rigorous quality control, model accuracy, and methodological transparency.
- Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-first forecasting.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
- Paid Time Off (flexible time off/unlimited for US Exempt; annual paid vacation and holidays for certain locations/roles); additional time off based on eligibility (e.g., paid sick time, volunteer days, leaves of absence, Global Shutdown).
The Associate Director, Forecasting, Neuroscience, independently develops, maintains, and delivers forecasts for one or more therapeutic areas to inform brand strategy, enterprise planning cycles, and cross-functional decision-making. Focus is on hands-on model execution, rigorous quality control, and AI-first forecasting tools through calibration and structured improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead the end-to-end forecasting process for assigned brands or therapeutic areas with transparent, evidence-based assumptions.
- Integrate insights from market research, competitive intelligence, and chart audits to strengthen assumptions and contextualize forecast outcomes.
- Support short-term (1- and 3-year) and long-range (10-year) forecasting cycles.
- Translate complex business questions into structured forecasting analyses and scenario plans.
- Develop, maintain, and execute AI-first forecasting models (Excel-based, algorithmic, or data-enabled), ensuring calibration, documentation, and alignment with enterprise standards.
- Conduct scenario analyses and sensitivity assessments.
- Provide feedback to Forecasting Transformation, Data Science, and BI&T teams to improve forecasting logic, data pipelines, and assumption structures.
- Ensure forecasting logic consistency across therapeutic areas and planning cycles.
- Partner with Finance, MAx, Commercial, Pricing, Medical, and Worldwide teams; participate in cross-functional reviews; provide an unbiased point of view.
- Maintain quality control and audit-ready, reproducible deliverables via strong documentation; support standardized forecasting practices and model-risk guidelines.
- Provide informal mentorship and day-to-day guidance to analysts.
Key Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, or related quantitative fields.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proficiency in forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and pharmaceutical secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Experience developing or using Excel-based, algorithmic, or AI-enabled forecast models.
- Familiarity with Python or comparable analytical tools (preferred, not required).
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent communication/data-storytelling skills for cross-functional partners.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, manage ambiguity, and use structured problem-solving.
- Commitment to rigorous quality control, model accuracy, and methodological transparency.
- Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-first forecasting.
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
- Paid Time Off (flexible time off/unlimited for US Exempt; annual paid vacation and holidays for certain locations/roles); additional time off based on eligibility (e.g., paid sick time, volunteer days, leaves of absence, Global Shutdown).