Global Insights & Demand Forecast Lead

Role Summary

Associate Director, Global Insights and Demand Forecast Lead. Cambridge, MA or Bannockburn, IL; Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of demand forecasts for PDT products maintaining rigor, structure, and discipline in the process, across the portfolio
• Lead insight generation of global plasma industry demand dynamics, with a special focus on disruptive entrants (quantitative uptake forecasting)
• Leverage knowledge of a broad range of forecasting approaches, Plasma industry knowledge, competitive intelligence and understanding of BU strategy to develop new scenarios/hypotheses based on market dynamics and craft insights to engage cross functional teams
• Manage all aspects of demand forecast creation including analytics, project planning, meeting management, and presentation of analysis
• Contribute within the forecasting function by implementing novel forecast approaches and leading the adoption of techniques
• Lead workstreams in planning and execution of operational processes (e.g., annual planning, mid-year forecasts/updates, mid-range, and long-range planning etc.). May manage employees, contractors, or suppliers as needs dictate

Qualifications

• BA or BS in an analytical field such as economics, management science, industrial engineering, math, etc. and at least 5 years business analytical or forecasting experience
• 10+ years pharmaceutical/strategy analytics experience
• Solid understanding of P&Ls, general accounting principles etc. required
• Complete understanding and application of quantitative principles, concepts, practices, and standards surrounding the use and manipulation of primary and secondary market data sources
• Extensive knowledge of forecasting principles, practices, and tools
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical industry practices
• Project planning and management skills
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Basic people and team management skills including measuring and delivering performance feedback
• Resource Management ability to manage internal and external resources; allocates resources appropriately to align with business goals
• Proficient in MS Office
• MBA and/or management, strategy or pharma consulting experience is a significant advantage for this application

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel to various meetings and conferences, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required

Education

• BA/BS in analytical field and 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree or MBA preferred