Ascendis Pharma

Director of US Forecasting, Market Research

Ascendis Pharma

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Princeton • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $210,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the efforts to build and evolve the US patient and revenue forecasting efforts across the product portfolio, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards
  • Ensure ongoing partnership with the broader US Analytics & Commercial Operations team and broader USBU Business Partners to support the integration of disparate data sets, analyze market data, competitor information, and other factors to inform and adjust both the near-term and long-range forecasts
  • Design and lead primary and secondary market research and insights gathering efforts supporting the US market (Quant and qual HCP/payer/patient/caregiver ATUs, Marketing Mix, Sales Force Effectiveness, Chart audits, benchmarking)
  • Ensure primary insights are informing field and secondary data analytics, cross-functional business decisions, and monthly business reviews
  • Develop structured feedback mechanisms from field teams and synthesize analytics and insights into actionable recommendations
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Patient Services, Finance, Global to ensure alignment between US product forecasts and driving strategic decision making
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Forecasting, IT, Market Research, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy, structured story telling, and to maintain coordinated approach to performance reporting
  • Present insights and forecast results to senior leadership, providing recommendations to drive business decisions
  • Support brands by enabling data and insight driven decision making through scenario modeling, forecast assessments, qual insights, and competitive assessments
  • Continuously review forecasting methodologies and processes for improvement, applying industry best practices to enhance forecasting capabilities.

Requirements

  • 8-12 years of experience in revenue forecasting, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MS, MBA) in a quantitative or healthcare-related discipline strongly preferred.
  • Extensive experience with building long range patient-based forecasting models and utilizing trends-based forecasting to reconcile strategic drivers for near-term performance
  • Experience with designing, executing, and synthesizing key primary research efforts, ATU surveys, and other qualitative and quantitative modalities
  • Exceptional data analysis skills with a deep understanding of market trends, competitor landscapes, and regulatory changes
  • Strong communicator with experience presenting complex insights to senior leadership
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in identifying risks and opportunities
  • Continuous improvement mindset, focused on enhancing forecasting methodologies and processes
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
  • Adaptable to a fast-changing business environment
  • Knowledge of industry best practices in forecasting, with a passion for leveraging new tools and technologies to improve efficiency
  • Background in market analysis or forecasting, particularly within the US market
  • Strong understanding of financial and operational aspects of forecasting
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
  • Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various incentive compensation plans
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mental Health resources
  • Paid leave benefits for new parents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
revenue forecastingpatient-based forecasting modelstrends-based forecastingprimary researchATU surveysdata analysismarket trends analysisforecasting methodologiesscenario modelingquantitative analysis
Soft Skills
strong communicatorcollaborationproactivedetail-orientedcontinuous improvement mindsetrelationship buildingadaptabilityinsight presentationrisk identificationopportunity identification
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (MS, MBA)