Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting and Portfolio Analytics

Role: Lead forecasting programs for CSL Hematology, driving decision analytics to support pipeline, inline assets, and long-term planning within a global biotech context. Responsibilities: serve as the primary forecasting contact for commercial and R&D leads, develop and manage comprehensive models for short-term budgets and long-range strategic forecasts, collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, R&D, finance, and international teams, present insights to senior leadership, and oversee a team of forecasters including contractors. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field; 8-10 years in pharma/biotech, with 5+ years leading forecasting or analytics teams. Skills: strong analytical skills, experience with BI and forecasting tools (e.g., Flexicast, Tableau), data sources (IQVIA, SHS), and AI/ML applications; excellent communication and stakeholder management. High-Value: focus on hematology therapeutics, global strategic forecasting, scenario modeling, and integration of AI/ML for process improvement. Work setup: not specified, but involves collaboration across international teams.