Director, Global Pipeline Forecasting & Analytics, Cross-Portfolio

Role Summary

The Director, Global Pipeline Forecasting & Analytics leads forecasting and analytics supporting the Pipeline Commercialization & Strategy (PCS) organization for Neuroscience, Eyecare and Specialty. He/she develops forecasts and analytical insights in the assigned therapeutic area, partnering with senior pipeline commercial leadership and serving as the primary point of contact for forecasting and insights. The role supports AbbVie’s corporate long-range planning, pipeline strategy, and key R&D investment decisions, while overseeing the forecasting process and coordinating with BU financial leadership. The Director also leads a team of forecasters and ensures workload balance and professional growth of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner for senior pipeline commercial TA leadership by providing timely, data-driven insights and analysis in support of strategic pipeline decisions
• Lead and coordinate the forecasting and analytics support for commercial strategic initiatives in relevant therapeutic area
• Develop forecasting assessments to inform long-range planning, key development milestone, and strategic clinical and commercial decisions
• Seek and implement new, innovative forecasting approaches, where appropriate
• Beyond PCS, collaborate closely with cross-functional organizational partners to ensure alignment on key assumptions and deliverables. Partners include R&D, Decision Sciences, HEOR, Global Epidemiology, Market Access & Pricing, PCS Finance, on-market Commercial Forecasting and Finance (US Therapeutics, IMCO), Marketing Analytics and Business Intelligence (MABI), and on-market commercial teams (US BU, IMCO, and areas/affiliates as appropriate).
• Champion the PCS Mission and Vision and the broader AbbVie Leadership Attributes
• Manage and supervise 3 direct reports who provide forecasting and analytics support for pipeline programs

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision making in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments
• Strong communication skills including development and presentation of forecasting and analytical insights
• Experience building and updating forecasting or related analytical models to assess products across multiple therapeutic areas
• Familiarity with common commercial analytics data sources and approaches (primary and secondary analysis), and experience incorporating these data and insights into forecast models to support strategic decision making
• Experience and comfort managing multiple projects across multiple stakeholder teams while delivering high-quality results on time
• Strong process management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel expertise
• Experience in relevant therapeutic areas preferred
• MBA or advanced STEM degree preferred

Skills

• Key Leadership Competencies:
  • Ensure team performance by building strong relationships with partners in multiple functions at various organizational levels including direct reports, peers, PCS commercial stakeholders, and cross-functional partners across AbbVie
  • Ability to be Agile & Accountable while operating in a rapidly changing environment; flexibility to utilize alternative approaches when typical methods are not feasible
  • Comfort with ambiguity, and ability to Decide Smart & Sure even when information is limited or incomplete
  • Willingness to have Clear & Courageous conversations with senior commercial leaders when analytical findings identify risks or unexpected obstacles
  • Create a Psychologically Safe team environment for PCS Forecasting and direct reports through openness to feedback and suggestions to grow individual and team capabilities
  • Facilitate team growth by providing learning opportunities that support individual development priorities

Education