Director Global Strategic Insights - Forecasting (GPS)

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Wales; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical firm is seeking a Director of Global Strategic Insights to oversee forecasting for CNS and Immunology. This role requires 10+ years of forecasting experience, with a strong emphasis on analytical skills and process improvement. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally and present insights to senior leadership. This position is flexible in terms of location, allowing remote work options in the UK.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of forecasting experience, ideally with CNS and Immunology exposure.
• Deep understanding of U.S., EU, and global markets.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global forecasting process for CNS and Immunology assets.
• Deliver deep analyses of market trends and dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies.

Skills

Forecasting experience in pharma/biotech

Analytical and quantitative skills

Collaboration skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Forecasting software and modelling tools

Job description

The Director of Global Strategic Insights - Forecasting will be responsible for leading our forecasting efforts across the Innovative pipeline with focus in CNS (Central Nervous System) and Immunology therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the forecast process for a diverse product portfolio, with a deep understanding of the US, EU, and other international markets. This role will be pivotal in driving forecast accuracy, improving processes, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions. This position can be based in the US (Parsippany), the Netherlands (Haarlem) or the UK. (In the UK, it can be based remotely.) TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Approximately up to 20% travel to support key meetings and cross-functional planning.

How you'll spend your day

• Forecasting Leadership: Lead the end-to-end global forecasting process for CNS and Immunology assets, ensuring accuracy and strategic relevance.
• Market Analysis: Deliver deep analyses of market trends, competition, and dynamics across U.S., EU, and international markets.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee forecasting for a diverse pipeline portfolio, aligning with global commercial objectives.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, tools, and data integration.
• Collaboration: Partner with regional, finance, R&D, and commercial teams to validate assumptions and ensure alignment across markets.
• Insights & Reporting: Present clear, data-driven insights and forecasts to senior leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of forecasting experience in pharma/biotech, ideally with CNS and Immunology exposure.
• Deep understanding of U.S., EU, and global markets.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in forecasting software and modelling tools.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading process improvements and implementing forecasting best practices.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to influence across global matrix environments.

Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.