Associate Director, Forecasting & Insights-PHARMA

This position plays a critical role in driving strategic decision-making within the oncology sector. This individual will lead forecasting and market research initiatives to support commercial functions, including marketing, sales, and market access.

Key Responsibilities:

Forecasting:

• Build and maintain forecasts for in-line and pipeline oncology products.
• Collaborate with finance, commercial, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business goals.
• Present insights to senior leadership, explaining methodologies and assumptions.

Market Insights & Research:

• Manage primary and secondary research to inform business strategies.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and product performance.
• Support launch planning and execution for oncology indications.
• Develop and manage tracking studies and KPIs for oncology products.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure insights drive business strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in forecasting and market research in pharma/biotech, with oncology expertise.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and statistical modeling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

My client, a mid size Pharma Company, is seeking a "hands-on" Associate Director, Commercial Analytics/Operations-PHARMA to deliver high-impact analytics and real-time insights that enhance commercial strategy and execution. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on transforming complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that track sales, KPIs, and operational performance.
• Analyze market, prescriber, and promotional data to inform targeting, segmentation, and field effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights that drive strategy and execution.
• Support forecasting, ad hoc analysis, and business reviews across brands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Statistics, Economics, or related field. Advanced Degree desired
• 4+ years of commercial analytics experience in pharma or life sciences.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills; Power BI experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Partner with senior leaders to define an insights agenda and identify relevant data sources to track performance and impact.
• Deliver clear, actionable analytics to leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key metrics and trends.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and customer needs to guide strategy and planning.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure analytics align with broader business objectives.
• Provide training and support to field-based teams to enhance their understanding and utilization of analytics tools and methodologies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve analytics processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and impact.

• BA degree /MA degree desired.
• 7–10 years in pharmaceutical/biotech analytics,   KPI development, measurement, and forecasting.
• Proven expertise in managing both qualitative and quantitative analytics projects
• Strong background in advanced analytics, including statistical modeling, multi-variate analysis, and scenario planning.
• Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create compelling visual presentations.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and programming languages (SQL)  preferred.