MSD

Associate Director – Strategic Forecasting

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: North Wales • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Work closely with Strategic Forecasting Insights Director, determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for your respective asset(s) and/or indication(s).
  • Partner closely with BIA, Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, and other DHH functions on a continual basis to develop appropriate insights strategies and plans to have the necessary inputs for strategic forecasting.
  • Develop and deliver the forecasts and forecasting insights for the forecasting cycles aligned with our Company's enterprise forecasting process, working closely across a matrixed team including both US and India-based colleagues.
  • Support ongoing understanding of and engagement with the business regarding actual performance against forecast, including what is driving it.
  • Engage closely with the business (Marketing, Market Access) and Finance in aligning on inputs, outputs, and the overall forecasting insights for each cycle.
  • Bring a range of forecasting capabilities in addressing business strategy and decision-making.
  • Partner closely with others in a highly matrixed organization, including across large teams, ensuring we always operate as One Team.
  • Drive frequent, clear communication around the forecasting process, inputs, insights, and other related topics to ensure your business and DHH partner stakeholders are aligned.
  • Enable interconnected problem-solving with other DHH functional colleagues and business colleagues around targeted business questions.
  • Be a thought leader and strategic partner for our business partners via the establishment of close, trust-based relationships.
  • Understand business stakeholders' priorities and help develop strategic forecasting-related solutions that support business objectives in collaboration with the broader commercial insight teams.
  • Travel may be required (<20%).

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant delivery of complex analytical projects in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry using market research and/or large patient or physician databases.
  • Developing forecast models and/or related analytics (e.g., scenario analysis, business case development, etc.)
  • Working in highly cross-functional, matrixed teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead with empathy and compassion.
  • Leading groups of work colleagues and positively managing ambiguity.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly.
  • Lead without authority.
  • Ability to understand business process and break down business questions into specific, tangible hypotheses and requirements to guide analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with an appreciation for data oriented analytical methods.
  • Operate in an unstructured environment and have strong organizational skills to create structure and clarity.
  • Ability to prioritize work efficiently and effectively to get things done.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
forecast modelingscenario analysisbusiness case developmentanalytical projectsdata analysismarket researchpatient databasesphysician databasesforecasting insightsstrategic forecasting
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipempathyproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunicationself-motivationproactivityability to manage ambiguityinterpersonal skills