Senior Consultant / Project Manager - Forecasting

PharmaACE; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaACE is seeking a Senior Consultant / Project Manager in Pune to lead forecasting engagements across pipeline and access workstreams. You will manage client relationships, guide project execution, and deliver data-driven insights from client data and secondary research.

Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years in forecasting and analytics, with strong Excel skills, and experience with IQVIA/Symphony datasets. You will mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with global teams in a dynamic life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Pharma, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in forecasting, commercial analytics, or pharmaceutical consulting.
• Strong experience in forecasting and financial modelling using Excel and analytical tools.
• Good understanding of market research, competitive intelligence, and commercial analytics.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in US or European pharma markets is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of forecasting engagements across pipeline, in-line, LOE, specialty TA, and access-integrated workstreams; manage scope, timelines, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Frame forecasting methodology with client stakeholders; align on modeling choices, evidence rules, and scenario architecture; secure sign-offs on assumptions and outputs.
• Lead forecast review meetings and cross-functional working sessions with client commercial, access, medical affairs, and finance teams.
• Review forecast models for defensibility and audit readiness; stress-test scenario logic; challenge weak assumptions before client delivery.
• Serve as the primary senior client relationship owner; manage expectations proactively and position PharmaACE as a trusted forecasting partner.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Senior Consultants, Consultants, and Analysts; assign workstreams, set delivery standards, and conduct structured performance reviews.
• Mentor team members on forecasting methodology, client engagement skills, executive communication, and career development; identify and invest in high-potential talent.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Market research

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Pharma/Life Sciences/Engineering/Business

Tools

IQVIA/Symphony datasets

Job description

Pune City | Pharma/ Life science/KPO/Analytics/Research

Full Time

Full Time Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

About PharmaACE
PharmaACEis a global life sciences consulting, analytics, and technology firmheadquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with a strong presence across the US,Europe, and India. We partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, andhealthcare organizations, combining deep domain expertise with advancedanalytics, data science, cloud, BI, and AI capabilities to deliver high-impactsolutions. Our services span market research, commercial, patient and payeranalytics, forecasting, competitive intelligence, management consulting,enterprise transformation, and AI-enabled solutions, including our proprietaryPACE platforms. We support clients across the product lifecycle and therapeuticareas such as Oncology, Immunology, CNS, CV-Met, and Rare Diseases. Today,PharmaACE is a 1000+ member organization recognized globally for solvingcomplex healthcare challenges through insight, innovation, and collaboration.

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Consultant / Project Manager willwork closely with clients across forecasting, market research, market access,and other cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical and healthcaredomain. The role involves managing client relationships, leading project execution,and presenting insights and recommendations to client stakeholders. The candidate will leverage strong quantitativeand qualitative analytical skills to analyze complex datasets, developstrategic approaches, and deliver data-driven business insights through acombination of client-provided data and secondary research. Experience withIQVIA or Symphony datasets (e.g., Xponent, DDD) is required, while workingknowledge of patient-level data will be an added advantage.

Core Roles and Responsibilities

• Leadend-to-end delivery of forecasting engagements across pipeline, in-line, LOE,specialty TA, and access-integrated workstreams; manage scope, timelines,quality, and client satisfaction.
• Frame forecasting methodology with client stakeholders; align onmodeling choices, evidence rules, and scenario architecture; secure sign-offson assumptions and outputs.
• Lead forecast review meetings and cross-functional working sessionswith client commercial, access, medical affairs, and finance teams.
• Reviewforecast models for defensibility and audit readiness; stress-test scenariologic; challenge weak assumptions before client delivery.
• Serve as the primary senior client relationship owner; manageexpectations proactively and position PharmaACE as a trusted forecastingpartner.
• Lead, develop, and manage ateam of Senior Consultants, Consultants, and Analysts; assign workstreams, setdelivery standards, and conduct structured performance reviews.
• Mentor team members on forecasting methodology,client engagement skills, executive communication, and career development;identify and invest in high-potential talent.

Compensation will be as per market standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree inPharma, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration,or a related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience inforecasting, commercial analytics, or pharmaceutical consulting.
• Strong experience in forecastingand financial modelling using Excel and analytical tools.
• Good understanding of marketresearch, competitive intelligence, and commercial analytics.
• Strong analytical, strategicthinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in US or European pharmamarkets is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiplepriorities and mentor junior team members.

At PharmaACE, we are committed to creating an environment where peoplecan do meaningful work and be their authentic selves. We believe diverseperspectives strengthen the way we solve problems and deliver impact, and westrive to foster a culture grounded in respect, equity, and collaboration. Asan equal opportunity employer, we ensure that our people practices — fromhiring to growth and development arefair, inclusive, and merit-driven. We are continuously working towardsbuilding a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, andempowered to grow.