Associate Director, Portfolio / Early Assets Transition Lead

Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end forecasting for assigned brands/therapeutic areas; integrate market research, competitive intelligence, and chart audits.
- Support short-term (1- and 3-year) and long-range (10-year) forecasting; translate complex questions into scenario plans.
- Develop/execute AI-first forecasting models (Excel-based, algorithmic, data-enabled); run scenario/sensitivity analyses.
- Partner with Finance, MAx, Commercial, Pricing, Medical, and Worldwide teams; explain forecast drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensure quality control, audit readiness, transparency, and reproducibility; improve tools/templates/processes.
- Provide informal mentorship and collaborate to drive transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Required/Preferred Skills
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, or related quantitative fields.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and use of pharma secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Experience with Excel-based, algorithmic, or AI-enabled forecast models.
- Python or comparable analytical tools preferred.
- Strong data synthesis, communication/data storytelling, and structured problem-solving; commitment to QC/model accuracy.

Benefits (as stated)
- Health coverage (medical/pharmacy/dental/vision), wellbeing support, 401(k), disability, life insurance.
- Paid time off (flexible time off or annual vacation/holidays based on location/employee type).