Associate Director, Brand Analytics, Forecasting

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Analyst to lead pharmaceutical demand forecasting and brand analytics in a data-driven environment. You will own forecasting models across short- and long-term horizons, leveraging patient-level data to identify growth opportunities and risks.

You will collaborate with Commercial and Finance leaders to create KPI dashboards, deliver actionable insights, and mentor junior analysts while managing external vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech commercial analytics, including direct experience in brand analytics and/or forecasting.
• Experience with pharmaceutical demand and patient-based forecasting methodologies.
• Experience working with syndicated and patient-level data (e.g., IQVIA NPA/NSP, LAAD, DDD, Xponent), claims, and specialty pharmacy data.
• Hands-on proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical platform (SAS, R, or Python).
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Preferred experience supporting specialty or rare disease brands, ideally through a launch.
• Experience with hands on development of forecast and relevant analytics to track performance.
• Experience with leadership presentation development.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior analyst

Responsibilities

• Own patient-based and demand forecasting models for assigned brands across in-line and long-range horizons.
• Apply robust forecasting methodology, including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk-adjusted forecasting.
• Partner with Commercial and Finance leadership on KPI dashboards and business review analytics.
• Leverage patient-level analytics to uncover growth drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead variance and root-cause analyses linking performance to forecast assumptions and drivers.
• Manage forecasting vendors or consultants and mentor junior analysts supporting brand analytics.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Demand Forecasting

Brand Analytics

SQL Proficiency

Data Visualization

Mentoring Junior Analysts

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

IQVIA NPA/NSP

LAAD

DDD

Xponent

Job description

• Own patient-based and demand forecasting models for assigned brand(s), spanning in-line and long-range horizons
• Apply and maintain robust forecasting methodology, including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk-adjusted forecasting
• Partner with Commercial and Finance leadership on performance tracking, KPI dashboards, and business review analytics
• Leverage patient-level analytics to uncover growth drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Lead variance and root-cause analyses linking actual performance to forecast assumptions and executional drivers
• Manage forecasting vendors or consultants as needed, and mentor junior analysts supporting brand analytics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech commercial analytics, including direct experience in brand analytics and/or forecasting
• Experience with pharmaceutical demand and patient-based forecasting methodologies
• Experience working with syndicated and patient-level data (e.g., IQVIA NPA/NSP, LAAD, DDD, Xponent), claims, and specialty pharmacy data
• Hands-on proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical platform (SAS, R, or Python)
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Preferred experience supporting specialty or rare disease brands, ideally through a launch
• Experience with hands on development of forecast and relevant analytics to track performance
• Experience with leadership presentation development
• Experience mentoring or managing junior analyst

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical demand forecasting and brand analytics, utilizing patient-level data and advanced statistical methodologies. Proficient in SQL and data visualization tools to drive performance tracking and analytics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pharmaceutical Demand Forecasting
• Brand Analytics
• SQL Proficiency
• Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
• Mentoring Junior Analysts

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Forecasting Methodology
• Scenario Planning
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Risk-Adjusted Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Statistical Analysis (SAS, R, Python)
• Performance Tracking
• KPI Dashboard Development
• Analytics Development

Soft Skills

• Leadership Presentation Development
• Collaboration with Commercial and Finance Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical
• Biotech
• Commercial Analytics
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Rare Disease Brands

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Tableau
• IQVIA NPA/NSP
• LAAD
• DDD
• Xponent