Manager - Pharmaceutical Forecasting - Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced pharmaceutical forecasting professional to lead forecasting activities for the US business unit. The role requires strong expertise in brand, portfolio, launch and pipeline forecasting, along with in-depth understanding of US pharmaceutical market dynamics, prescription data and advanced forecasting methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead brand, portfolio, launch and pipeline forecasting for the US pharmaceutical market.

- Develop and maintain robust forecasting models using patient-based, epidemiology and time-series methodologies.

- Analyse market data, prescription trends, claims data and epidemiological insights to develop accurate forecasts.

- Drive scenario modelling, assumption building, sensitivity analysis and risk assessment.

- Translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.

- Lead multiple forecasting projects simultaneously, ensuring effective planning, execution and risk mitigation.

- Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Analytics, Operations and Technology teams.

- Drive continuous improvement, forecasting automation and process optimisation.

- Support the transition of existing forecasting processes to advanced forecasting platforms.

Essential Skills & Experience:

- 12+ years of direct experience in pharmaceutical forecasting.

- Strong experience in US/global pharmaceutical market forecasting.

- Hands-on experience in brand, portfolio, launch and pipeline forecasting.

- Expertise in pharmaceutical data sources.

- Strong understanding of US prescription data and methodologies, including TRx, NRx and NBRx.

- Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel, financial modelling and forecasting expertise.

- Experience in leading forecasting teams and managing multiple projects.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

- Understanding of multiple therapeutic areas, patient journeys, diagnosis and treatment pathways.

- Experience integrating primary market research and secondary data into forecast assumptions.

- Knowledge of advanced statistical forecasting methodologies, AI/ML and automation.

- Exposure to forecasting platforms, Power BI and Power Apps.

- Understanding of US Market Access and Gross-to-Net methodologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Professionals with experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics and US market forecasting, preferably from global pharmaceutical organisations or life sciences consulting/analytics firms.