This position is hybrid to our Cambridge MA location and requires frequent on-site presence
About This Role: As the Associate Director, US Forecasting, you will be a vital member of the Decision Sciences - Forecasting Center of Excellence team, tasked with developing and maintaining precise forecast models for Biogen North America's franchises. Your expertise will drive accurate predictions using both primary and secondary data assets, offering valuable insights for strategic planning and resource allocation across multiple indications. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to gather inputs, socialize outputs, and execute sensitivity and ad hoc analyses. You will empower the business to build objective forecasts and scenarios that enable data-driven decisions, maximizing shareholder value. Reporting to the Senior Director, Forecasting COE, this position offers a blend of analytical, strategic, and operational work, allowing you to engage with stakeholders at various levels to propel business success.
What You'll Do:
Own and drive short- and long-term Brand/Market Revenue planning, presenting recommendations to Senior Leadership.
Integrate Forecasting and Customer & Market Insights to understand business and market performance.
Utilize advanced statistical methods to develop models for short-term and long-term sales forecasts.
Conduct ad hoc scenario planning exercises to model potential market changes and business impacts.
Partner with various teams to design and interpret demand estimation studies and build forecast models.
Collaborate with Brand, Finance, and Global Strategic Forecasting teams on long-range planning for the US.
Reconcile external forecast models with internal views in partnership with investor relations.
Assess and implement advanced forecasting technologies to enhance precision and timeliness.
Lead the creation, maintenance, and evolution of forecasting models.
Act as a Project Leader or Manager in critical projects within therapeutic areas.
Foster internal community engagement to support new ideas and showcase best practices.
Train, mentor, and empower junior staff, nurturing a high-performance team culture.
Who You Are:
You have a passion for forecasting and are driven by using data and insights to guide key strategic business decisions. You thrive in a cross-functional environment, creating strong collaborations and engaging with leadership. You have a love for learning new therapy areas and are eager to contribute to business growth.
Required Skills:
BA/BS required (Preferred in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or HEOR).
Minimum of 8 years of strategic consulting experience in Pharma/Biotech/Medical Device industry or relevant experience.
Prior experience in strategic forecasting, with at least 4-5 years in Forecasting across therapeutic areas.
Deep knowledge of sales conversion cycles and experience with statistical analysis tools.
People management experience, with 1 to 2 years managing teams.
Strong analytical and quantitative skill set, including Excel modeling skills.
Ability to drive offshore team and resources to deliver results.
Strong project management skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in rare diseases and launch brands is a plus.
Knowledge of analytics or market research in addition to forecasting.
Experience with software like Crystal Ball/At Risk for simulations.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Biogen Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
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