Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics - Epilepsy & Movement Disorder (

Director, Commercial Forecasting & Analytics

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.

The Director, Commercial Forecasting & Analytics is an integral part of the Corporate Strategy team at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Commercial Forecasting & Analytics. The role is responsible for leading forecast & related business processes and informing decisions for company's Epilepsy & Movement Disorder (EMD) Franchise. The role will partner with various cross-functional groups to develop, articulate, and maintain a viewpoint on commercial potential and corresponding investments / effort. This position requires a qualified professional with experience working in a corporate and / or consulting setting. The candidate should be proficient in excel modeling and have a track record of developing analytics to support strategic & operational planning. The role requires experience in navigating in a matrix environment, preparing & presenting to senior management, and informing business decisions. The role will enhance decision making by providing analytical rigor through development of scenarios, modeling risks & uncertainties, and clarifying trade-offs. We are looking for someone who combines strategic mindset, excellent problem solving, natural curiosity, humility, and a strong work ethic to join our team. The candidate should have experience working in the biopharma industry with a solid working knowledge of the industry value chain.

Essential Functions

• Drive Projects & Workstreams Independently : or with minimal supervision. Will work on organizationally complex and high impact projects or products
• Lead Forecasting Business Process : Develop forecast scenarios & ranges to inform operational & strategic business plans i.e., quarterly LE and annual LRP. Identify & outline uncertainties, value drivers and risks in partnership with SMEs. Summarize & present to senior leadership
• Develop & Maintain a Forecast and P&L Models : for several marketed indications and pipeline formulation program (Dravet, LGS, TSC, Capsule etc.)
• Strengthen Connection to EURINT : to ensure EURINT forecast(s) address corporate needs. Calibrate assumptions across US vs EURINT regions, and consolidate forecasts
• Partner & Influence in a Matrixed Structure : Engage SMEs across global and regional functions e.g., Global Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Commercial Ops, Data Science, and Regional Finance. Capture, exchange, and reflect diverse perspectives in the analyses to inform business decisions
• Shape & Inform Consulting Projects : Collaborate with insights & analytics and new product planning teams to identify business questions and inform / shape / lead corresponding market research and consulting projects
• Develop Strategic Analytics : strategic framing of business questions & develop analytics in support of global molecule and brand teams. Create effective graphics to communicate the story
• Partner on Corporate Strategy Initiatives : and special projects as a brand & analytics expert. Leverage disease area, val e chain, and Jazz organizational knowledge to shape framing of business questions and delivering insights for decisions
• Maintain Product Factbook : Identify & maintain product factbook based on market & product related trends and events e.g., overall patients & bottles, book-of-business shifts, channel patterns & behaviors, gross-to-net changes etc.
• Lead Annual SOX / Audit Process : Author audit memos and prepare SOX documentation for financial reporting related to transfer pricing, intangibles assessment, and deferred tax assessment. Partner with appropriate SMEs to review outputs e.g., Global finance, Tax, Accounting etc.
• Lead reviews with external auditors (e.g., KPMG)
• Ensure Timely & Transparent Communication : of forecasts, assumptions, rationale, ranges and supporting information across a range of stakeholders
• Be a Thought Partner : for the cross-functional leaders and other team members. Leverage broader industry knowledge and organizational experiences

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience with time spent in a commercial forecasting, insights & analytics, financial planning, or management consulting with focus on biopharma

Required / Preferred Education and Licenses

Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred

Description of Physical Demands

Occasional mobility within office environment

Routinely sitting for extended periods of time

Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone, and other similar office machinery

Description of Work Environment

Work indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes

Frequent computer uses at workstation

May move from one work location to another occasionally

Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, to meet business demands

Occasional public contact requiring appropriate business apparel

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is $179,200.00 - $268,800.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience.