Associate Director, Forecast Lead, Plasma Derived Therapies

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Forecast Lead for Plasma Derived Therapies in Cambridge, MA. You will own and lead demand forecasting for in-line products, near-term assets, and business development opportunities within plasma-derived therapies, coordinating inputs, reviewing models, and presenting insights to senior leadership.

You will develop forecasts for monthly reviews and long-range planning, partner with Brand Analytics, Managed Markets, and Sales, and drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field; 8+ years analytics/forecasting, or advanced degree + 6+ years.
• 5+ years pharmaceutical analytics experience.
• Experience with plasma-derived therapies (asset).
• Strong quantitative skills and interpretation of secondary market data.
• Business acumen; finance fundamentals; solid modeling and valuation concepts (NPV, ROI, IRR).
• Advanced Excel modeling; proficient in MS Office/Access.
• Familiarity with AI/ML/automation for forecasting/scenario planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting for in-line products, near-term pipeline assets, and BD opportunities.
• Own forecast development: coordinate inputs, review models, develop narratives, plan projects, present insights to senior leadership.
• Develop forecasts supporting monthly reviews and long-range planning.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with Brand Analytics, Contract/Pricing, Managed Markets, Market Research, Sales, Franchise leadership.
• Use quantitative methods (optimization, regression, Monte Carlo) and test forecasts across data sources.
• Provide leadership updates on forecast vs. KPIs and suggest actions.
• Improve forecasting processes and act as SME.
• Lead forecasting/commercial assessments for pipeline and lifecycle opportunities.
• Engage external vendors and oversee analytics plans.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Executive presentation

Financial modeling

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Office

Job description

Associate Director, Forecast Lead for Plasma Derived Therapies

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting for in-line products, near-term pipeline assets, and business development opportunities across plasma-derived therapies (U.S. FTP Business Unit).
• Own forecast development: coordinate brand analytics inputs/assumptions (SCIG, IVIG/Flexbumin, Alpha-1), review models, develop narratives, plan projects, facilitate meetings, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Develop forecasts supporting monthly business reviews, annual/mid-/long-range planning, mid-year updates, lifecycle management, pipeline prioritization, and business case development.
• Lead cross-functional alignment (Brand Analytics, Contract/Pricing, Managed Markets, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Sales, Franchise leadership).
• Use quantitative methods (optimization, regression, Monte Carlo, etc.), test forecasts with multiple data sources, and explain key drivers.
• Provide leadership updates on forecast vs. performance and KPIs; identify implications and actions.
• Continuously improve forecasting processes; act as subject matter expert.
• Lead forecasting/commercial assessments for pipeline and lifecycle opportunities (market research, assumptions/business case, secondary analysis, pricing/gross-to-net, risk/opportunity).
• Engage external vendors as needed and oversee analytics plans/timelines/deliverables.

Qualifications (Required/Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field + 8+ years analytics/forecasting; or advanced degree + 6+ years.
• 5+ years pharmaceutical analytics experience.
• Experience with plasma-derived therapies (asset).
• Strong quantitative and secondary market data interpretation skills; deep forecasting knowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics.
• Business acumen; finance fundamentals; strong modeling and valuation concepts (NPV, ROI, IRR).
• Advanced Excel modeling; proficiency in MS Office/Access.
• Familiarity with AI/ML/automation and ability to apply to forecasting/scenario planning.

Skills

• Project planning/management, communication, and executive presentation.
• Manage internal/external resources (people, information, tech, time, budget).