Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics - Epilepsy & Movement Disorder (Remote)

Role Summary

Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics - Epilepsy & Movement Disorder (Remote)

The Director, Commercial Forecasting & Analytics leads forecast and related business processes to inform decisions for Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Epilepsy & Movement Disorder (EMD) Franchise. The role partners with cross-functional groups to develop and maintain a viewpoint on commercial potential and investments, supporting strategic and operational planning in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects and workstreams independently, including complex, high-impact initiatives
• Lead forecasting business processes, develop forecast scenarios and ranges for operational and strategic plans, identify uncertainties and risks, and summarize findings for senior leadership
• Develop and maintain forecast and P&L models for marketed indications and pipeline programs
• Strengthen connections to EURINT forecasts, calibrate US vs EURINT assumptions, and consolidate forecasts
• Partner and influence in a matrixed structure across global and regional functions; incorporate diverse perspectives to inform decisions
• Shape and inform consulting projects by collaborating with insights, analytics, and planning teams
• Develop strategic analytics and communicate insights through effective graphics
• Partner on corporate strategy initiatives and special projects as a brand and analytics expert
• Maintain product factbooks based on market and product trends
• Lead the annual SOX/audit process for financial reporting related to transfer pricing, intangibles, and deferred tax; coordinate with SMEs and external auditors
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of forecasts, assumptions, rationale, and supporting information
• Act as a thought partner for cross-functional leaders, leveraging industry and organizational knowledge

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in commercial forecasting, analytics, financial planning, or management consulting with a biopharma focus
• Required: Direct experience in market, disease area, and product forecasting; ability to present a data-driven story with scenarios, forecasts, and P&L implications
• Required: Proficient in building Excel-based forecast models and ad-hoc analyses
• Required: Demonstrated cross-functional partnering and collaboration
• Required: Leadership experience and ability to establish processes to align overlapping needs
• Required: Comfort with ambiguity and ability to adapt approaches in a fluid environment
• Required: Strong project management skills to plan and manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Required: Excellent communication and presentation skills with credibility across stakeholders
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree required; MBA preferred

Additional Requirements

• Occasional mobility within office environment
• Routinely sitting for extended periods; extensive computer use
• Work may extend beyond normal hours to meet business needs