Associate Director, Forecast Lead for Plasma Derived Therapies

Takeda; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Associate Director, Forecast Lead for Plasma Derived Therapies in Cambridge, MA. The role drives demand forecasting for in-line products, near-term pipeline assets, and business development opportunities across plasma-derived therapies in the U.S.

FTP Business Unit, coordinating with Brand Analytics, Pricing, Finance, and the Forecasting Center of Excellence. You will own all forecast development, review models, develop narratives, and present insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field and 8+ years analytics/forecasting experience, or an advanced degree in an analytical field.
• 6+ years analytics/forecasting experience.
• Experience with plasma-derived therapies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of quantitative principles and secondary market data.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasts for assigned therapeutic areas to support monthly and annual planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to align forecast inputs, risks, and strategic impact.
• Communicate forecast assumptions and insights to senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare executive presentations, and drive decision-making.
• Improve forecasting processes and apply quantitative methods to address needs.
• Manage internal and external resources and oversee analytic plans and timelines.
• Build relationships with executives and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quantitative methods

Modeling experience

Scenario planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in an analytical field

Advanced degree in an analytical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

Job description

Associate Director, Forecast Lead for Plasma Derived Therapies

This role leads demand forecasting for in-line products, near-term pipeline assets, and business development opportunities across plasma-derived therapies in the U.S. FTP Business Unit. As a key member of cross-functional forecasting teams, you will develop high-quality forecasts that support annual, mid-range, and long-range planning; mid-year updates; lifecycle management; pipeline prioritization; and business case development for lifecycle management and pipeline assets.

You will own all parts of forecast development, including coordination with brand analytics for SCIG, IVIG/Flexbumin, and Alpha-1 model inputs and assumptions; review of all models; narrative development; project planning; meeting facilitation; and presentation of insights to senior leadership. The role calls for broad forecasting expertise, strong knowledge of the therapeutic area, and a clear understanding of corporate and brand strategy. You will also help improve forecasting capabilities by using new approaches, standardizing processes, and working with Pricing, Finance, and the U.S. Forecasting Center of Excellence. This role may grow to include management of employees, contractors, or vendors based on therapeutic area needs and business priorities.

How you will contribute:

• Develop demand forecasts for assigned therapeutic areas to support monthly business reviews with senior leadership, annual planning, mid- and long-range planning, lifecycle management, pipeline prioritization, and business development assessments.
• Lead cross-functional partners, including Brand Analytics, Contract and Pricing, Managed Markets, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Sales, and Franchise leadership, to align on forecast inputs, assumptions, risks, opportunities, and strategic impact.
• Advise cross-functional teams on key business questions and analytics needed to better understand market dynamics, brand use, performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate productive meetings, encourage participation, secure partner commitment, and prepare for leadership questions and decisions.
• Represent the forecasting team in senior leadership discussions and communicate forecast assumptions, insights, implications, and recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations that turn analytics into clear narratives, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Test forecasts using multiple data sources, explain key drivers of forecast outcomes, and support alignment on forecast assumptions and recommendations.
• Provide ongoing updates to organizational leadership on brand performance against forecasts and key performance indicators, including implications for future performance and recommended actions.
• Serve as a forecasting subject matter expert with deep knowledge of assigned markets and working knowledge of other therapeutic areas across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement of forecasting processes to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Apply quantitative methods, including optimization, regression, Monte Carlo simulation, and other analytical approaches, to address specific forecasting needs.
• Identify, engage, and manage external vendors when outsourcing is appropriate, including support from the future Global Capability Center, and oversee analytic plans, methods, timelines, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Head of FTP Insights and Analytics, Analytics Leads across FTP, Finance, and Franchise heads to build and maintain a deep understanding of current and future market trends across assigned and emerging therapeutic areas, including areas outside marketed products.
• Lead forecasting and commercial assessments for pipeline and lifecycle management opportunities in designated disease states, including market research design, forecast assumption and business case development, secondary data analysis, pricing and gross-to-net implications, and risk and opportunity evaluation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, including executives, managers, and cross-functional teams, to identify, assess, recommend, and gain endorsement for potential business opportunities.
• As a leader of a functional area or organization, you will set objectives, delegate tasks, and ensure operational success, with reviews by senior management.
• You will also help shape company policies, tackle complex problems, and meet budgets and schedules.
• Your responsibilities include managing projects, influencing organizational goals, maintaining frequent communication with peers and customers, and leading teams and projects, serving as a best practice/quality resource.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, engineering, economics, business analytics, finance, mathematics, or a related field, and 8 or more years of analytics or forecasting experience; or an advanced degree in an analytical field
• 6 or more years of analytics or forecasting experience.
• Experience with plasma-derived therapies is an asset.
• Strong understanding of quantitative principles, concepts, practices, and standards related to the use and interpretation of secondary market data.
• Extensive knowledge of forecasting principles, practices, tools, and pharmaceutical industry dynamics.
• Strong business acumen, finance fundamentals, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated understanding of analytics, business modeling, and valuation concepts, including net present value, return on investment, and internal rate of return.
• Strong project planning, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and proficiency in one or more tools such as Microsoft Office and Access.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytical techniques, with the ability to evaluate and apply these approaches to improve forecasting, scenario planning, and business decision-making.
• Ability to manage internal and external resources, including people, information, technology, time, and budget, in alignment with business goals.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$154,400.00 - $242,55�0.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.