Pharmaceutical Forecasting Consultant

ZS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in London is seeking a Pharmaceutical Forecasting Consultant. The role requires 4+ years of experience in forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry and strong analytical skills. You will gather sales data, analyze patient populations, and apply advanced statistical methods to predict drug performance. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of forecasting experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
• Experience with EU/UK projects.

Responsibilities

• Gather historical sales data for drugs.
• Collect epidemiological data (disease prevalence, incidence rates).
• Obtain market intelligence: competitor products, pricing, market share.
• Clean and structure data for analysis.
• Analyze patient populations.
• Assess disease burden and trends.
• Study market dynamics.
• Evaluate physician prescribing behaviors.
• Use statistical methods to predict sales.
• Apply advanced techniques for demand prediction.
• Perform scenario modeling under different market conditions.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Use of R

Use of SAS

Use of Tableau

Use of VBA

Education

STEM-related degree

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Pharmaceutical Forecasting Consultant, London

Client: ZS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6b1d2296f95d

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life. Our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work with experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting our employees to thrive.

Pharmaceutical Forecasting Consultant

Within our Forecasting division, the goal is to predict future drug performance, such as sales, demand, market share, or patient adoption, using data analysis, modeling, and business insights.

What You’ll Do

• Gather historical sales data for drugs.
• Collect epidemiological data (disease prevalence, incidence rates).
• Obtain market intelligence: competitor products, pricing, market share.
• Clean and structure data for analysis (handle missing values, outliers, inconsistencies).
• Analyze patient populations (target size, treatment patterns).
• Assess disease burden and trends.
• Study market dynamics, such as competitor launches, generics, patent expirations.
• Evaluate physician prescribing behaviors and treatment guidelines.
• Use statistical methods (time series, regression) to predict sales.
• Apply advanced techniques like machine learning for demand prediction.
• Perform scenario modeling under different market conditions.
• Incorporate seasonality, market growth, and promotional activities.
• Test assumptions under various scenarios (price changes, regulatory changes).
• Identify key drivers of forecast outcomes.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis on input changes.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of forecasting experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
• Strong analytical skills, including use of R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• Experience with EU/UK projects.
• STEM-related degree.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, financial planning, professional development, and flexible working arrangements. Travel is required for client-facing roles, providing opportunities to gain diverse experiences.