Sr. Manager/Assoc. Director, Pharma Forecasting

PharmSight Inc; India; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Work Flexibility

Client Exposure

Career Growth

Job summary

A strategic consulting firm is seeking a Pharma Forecasting Leader to drive forecasting excellence across product lifecycles. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytics and strong expertise in Excel and VBA. This role offers competitive remuneration and the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, analytics, or commercial strategy roles.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-stakes forecasting efforts with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of pharma functions and stakeholders across the value chain.
• Strong communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and pressure-test forecasts for pipeline, launch, and in-market products.
• Build and enhance Excel/VBA-based forecast models tailored to business needs.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders in Commercial, Finance, and Clinical Development.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Supply Chain, and Clinical Development.
• Translate analyses into clear insights for senior executives.
• Highlight risks, opportunities, and trade-offs in forecasts.
• Deliver timely forecasts under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excel (expert level)

VBA

Pharmaceutical forecasting

Communication skills

Business acumen

Tools

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

• Location: India (Remote/Hybrid)
• Experience: 8+ years

About PharmSight

PharmSight is a rapidly growing strategic consulting firm dedicated to advancing bio-pharmaceutical companies. We provide bespoke solutions that tackle critical business challenges, specializing in comprehensive analytics for pharmaceutical product commercialization—from competitive intelligence and forecasting to launch strategies and marketing analytics. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a seasoned Sr. Manager/Assoc. Director (Pharma Forecasting) to lead complex forecasting initiatives for our global clients.

• Competitive Remuneration: Best-in-class salary and rewarding career progression
• Work Flexibility: Freedom to work anytime and from anywhere
• Client Exposure: Collaborate with top-tier global pharma clients on high-impact projects
• Career Growth: A flat hierarchy, offering immense opportunities for professional development and recognition

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Pharma Forecasting Leader with deep expertise in building, owning, and communicating forecasts that inform critical business decisions across the product lifecycle. This individual will be a trusted partner to senior leadership, driving forecasting excellence for high-stakes assets. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, balances strategic insight with technical rigor, and takes full ownership of delivering clear, actionable forecasts with minimal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast Ownership: Develop, maintain, and pressure-test forecasts for pipeline, launch, and in-market products—acting as the single point of accountability for forecast accuracy and integrity.
• Hands-on Modeling: Build and enhance Excel/VBA-based forecast models that are transparent, flexible, and tailored to business needs.
• Therapy Area Expertise: Apply deep understanding of disease market dynamics (patient populations, diagnostic/treatment pathways, patient journey nuances) to ensure credible forecasts and scenario planning.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders in Commercial, Finance, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Supply Chain, and Clinical Development to align assumptions and drive consensus.
• Communication & Storytelling: Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling insights for senior executives and cross-functional teams; proactively anticipate and address stakeholder questions.
• Business Acumen: Integrate forecasting with broader commercial, clinical, and corporate strategy considerations, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Pressure-Ready Delivery: Demonstrate calm, structured problem-solving and a sense of urgency under tight deadlines and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, analytics, or commercial strategy roles.
• Advanced technical skills: Excel (expert level) and VBA; experience with additional analytics tools (e.g., R, Python, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of pharma functions and stakeholders across the value chain: clinical development, regulatory, medical affairs, market access, HEOR, supply chain, and commercial.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-stakes forecasting efforts with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior executives and external partners.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with the ability to connect forecasts to P&L and broader corporate objectives.
• Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments; comfortable managing shifting priorities.

Join Us

Candidates who are available to join immediately or within a short timeframe will be given preference. Interested? Apply now, and we’ll get back to you soon!