Director, Forecasting, Worldwide Global
Bristol Myers Squibb
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
Director, Forecasting (Worldwide Global) independently develops, maintains, and delivers forecasts for one or more therapeutic areas to inform brand strategy, enterprise planning, and cross-functional decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end forecasting for assigned brands/therapeutic areas with transparent, evidence-based assumptions.
- Integrate market research, competitive intelligence, and chart audits; support 1-, 3-, and 10-year forecasting cycles.
- Translate business questions into structured analyses and scenario plans.
- Develop and execute AI-first forecasting models (Excel-based, algorithmic, or data-enabled); ensure calibration, documentation, and enterprise alignment.
- Run scenario analyses/sensitivity assessments; improve forecasting logic, data pipelines, and assumptions with Data Science/BI&T/Forecasting Transformation teams.
- Partner with Finance/MAx/Commercial/Pricing/Medical/Worldwide teams; support P-cycles, Budget, and LTFP.
- Maintain quality control; ensure audit-ready, reproducible deliverables; streamline tools/templates.
- Provide informal mentorship and day-to-day guidance to analysts.
Qualifications & Skills
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting/commercial analytics or related quantitative fields; Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proficiency in forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and use of pharmaceutical secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Experience with Excel-based/algorithmic/AI-enabled forecast models.
- Python (preferred) or comparable tools; strong data synthesis, communication, and data-storytelling.
- Ability to work in dynamic environments with ambiguity; rigorous QC and methodological transparency.
Benefits (high level)
- Health coverage; wellbeing support; financial protection (e.g., 401(k), disability, life insurance); paid time off (details vary by location).
Application
- If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, apply anyway.
Director, Forecasting (Worldwide Global) independently develops, maintains, and delivers forecasts for one or more therapeutic areas to inform brand strategy, enterprise planning, and cross-functional decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end forecasting for assigned brands/therapeutic areas with transparent, evidence-based assumptions.
- Integrate market research, competitive intelligence, and chart audits; support 1-, 3-, and 10-year forecasting cycles.
- Translate business questions into structured analyses and scenario plans.
- Develop and execute AI-first forecasting models (Excel-based, algorithmic, or data-enabled); ensure calibration, documentation, and enterprise alignment.
- Run scenario analyses/sensitivity assessments; improve forecasting logic, data pipelines, and assumptions with Data Science/BI&T/Forecasting Transformation teams.
- Partner with Finance/MAx/Commercial/Pricing/Medical/Worldwide teams; support P-cycles, Budget, and LTFP.
- Maintain quality control; ensure audit-ready, reproducible deliverables; streamline tools/templates.
- Provide informal mentorship and day-to-day guidance to analysts.
Qualifications & Skills
- 8+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting/commercial analytics or related quantitative fields; Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proficiency in forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and use of pharmaceutical secondary data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Experience with Excel-based/algorithmic/AI-enabled forecast models.
- Python (preferred) or comparable tools; strong data synthesis, communication, and data-storytelling.
- Ability to work in dynamic environments with ambiguity; rigorous QC and methodological transparency.
Benefits (high level)
- Health coverage; wellbeing support; financial protection (e.g., 401(k), disability, life insurance); paid time off (details vary by location).
Application
- If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, apply anyway.