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Director Global Forecasting Lead, Alzheimers & Dementia

Director Global Forecasting Lead, Alzheimers & Dementia

BiogenStaten Island, NY, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Global Forecasting Lead

The Global Forecasting Lead role oversees and delivers on the Forecasting process and operation, driving accurate predictions and providing valuable insights for strategic planning and resource allocation across the Alzheimer's & Dementia Franchise. You will be a strategic thought partner to the PDC senior stakeholders to develop and drive short- and long-term strategic planning, ensuring fundamental market dynamics are well understood and reflected, facilitating the discussion and decision process for key assumptions with Global and Regional leadership. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of global market trends.

What You'll Do Forecasting Process & Strategic Partnership

  • Develop and drive the short- and long-term planning predominantly for PDCs, including presenting recommendations to Senior / Executive Leadership, proactively and reactively developing business case scenarios, and ensuring alignment on core assumptions based on insights.
  • Engage as a thought partner in facilitating a thorough understanding of business performance and opportunities and recommending insights-based decisions.
  • Conduct scenario planning exercises to anticipate potential changes in market conditions and develop strategies to address various scenarios.
  • Evaluate potential risks and uncertainties affecting forecasting accuracy and work on mitigating strategies.
  • Utilize advanced statistical methods and forecasting models based on Epidemiology or other relevant data to analyze historical info, market trends, and external factors influencing demand.
  • Identifies and raises critical issues.
  • Proactively set the direction, drive, and strengthen the forecasting process in partnership with PDC and IT, applying efficient methodologies using the latest technology to drive robust operation.

Driving Capabilities And Continuous Improvement

  • Assess and implement advanced forecasting technologies and tools to improve the precision and timeliness of predictions.
  • Lead the Forecasting model creation, maintenance, and evolution, including providing training to countries' teams for effective use.
  • Act as a Project Leader or Project Manager in TA or Functional critical projects.
  • Foster experience exchange and learning loops through internal community engagement, creating opportunities to nurture and support new ideas and showcase best practices and market trends.
  • Who You Are

    You love forecasting and are passionate about using data to guide key strategic business decisions, including business growth. You love learning new therapy areas, working in a cross functional environment creating strong collaborations and engaging with senior leadership.

    Qualifications

  • BA / BS required
  • 10+ years strategic consulting experience in Pharma / Biotech / Medical Device industry or relevant experience
  • Prior experience in a global strategic forecasting role, in-market categories, neurodegeneration experience preferred
  • Strong business acumen & communication skills and ability to work with and present to senior executives
  • Great strategic problem-solving skills, leading structured thinking around complex problems to enable data-driven decision-making
  • Experience in global markets; understanding of local market dynamics and data sources
  • Highly collaborative; must be able to navigate, manage the needs and drive effective partnerships with individuals and teams across the organization.
  • Preferred Skills

  • MBA / MS / PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics
  • Experience in neurodegeneration or neuroscience
  • Experience working in alliance assets
  • Knowledge and proficiency in forecast modeling platforms and tools. Excel proficiency is required. Previous use of patient flow or related complex models.
  • Curiosity about how to leverage innovative technologies for forecasting
  • Experience using secondary data
  • Experience managing competitive intelligence or market research projects
  • Job Level : Management

    Additional Information

    The base compensation range for this role is : - 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.

    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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