Pharmacy Market Forecasting – Trend Director

SmithRx

Forecasting & Trend Analytics Director at SmithRx, directing analytics for drug spend forecasting and market trends. Collaborating with teams to drive cost-effective drug pricing initiatives.

Posted 6/10/2026full-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 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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
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 modelingactuarial analysisdata analyticsquantitative analysisreport automationtrend analysiscustomer level assessmentcost-containment strategiesmarket trend reporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationnarrative developmentstrategic thinkingpresentation skillscustomer engagementteamworkleadershipproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA