Forecasting & Trend Analytics Director

SmithRx

. Own the development, maintenance, and execution of forward-looking drug spend forecasting models.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the development, maintenance, and execution of forward-looking drug spend forecasting models.
Quantify the impact of macro-market shifts in collaboration with Pricing team.
Partner with the Clinical Strategy team to translate upcoming pharmacy market events into quantitative financial models.
Evaluate customer level trends, to identify key drivers and inform future expectations at the overall spend levels.
Translate highly complex actuarial and analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives for executive leadership, consultants, and sophisticated employer groups.
Direct the creation of external trend reports showcasing the Smith’s market expectations and cost-containment efficacy.
Work with the Data Analytics team to build out model(s) for deeply understanding drug spend forecasts, and build reports to maximally automate the process of spend forecasting given customer specific trends.
Actively participate in customer level assessment for ongoing retention activity
Work closely with Sales and Proposals teams to craft offers to pharmacy consultants, brokers, and clients which properly reflect SmithRx’s value.
Engage pharmacy consultants and brokers to educate the market about SmithRx’s market trend expectations and how Smith manages to optimize client outcomes against trend.
Various other ad hoc strategic projects aimed supporting SmithRx growth initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in analytical, forecasting, financial, actuarial or strategy roles, including 3+ years experience in healthcare and/or pharmacy industry related roles.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, advanced degree or MBA preferred.
Strong familiarity with pharmacy industry dynamics and major market events.
Prior experience in finance or consulting is a plus.
Excel at both written and oral communication, adeptly presenting SmithRx trend expectations with a deep level of rigor to audiences including internal leaders, brokers, pharmacy consultants, and employers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Short-term and long-term disability
Discretionary Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Wellness Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
Professional development and training opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

drug spend forecastingfinancial modelingdata analysisactuarial analysisquantitative analysisreport automationtrend analysiscustomer level assessmentstrategic project managementmarket trend reporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationpresentationnarrative developmentcustomer engagementstrategic thinkingleadershipadaptabilityproblem-solvingrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degreefinancial certificationactuarial certificationconsulting certificationdata analysis certificationproject management certificationhealthcare certificationpharmacy certification