Associate Director, Forecasting

Biopharma Asia; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Associate Director, Forecasting in Horsham, PA. Lead the business forecasting process for Psoriatic brands within Immunology, partnering with Strategy Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing and sales to deliver the IBP and strategic recommendations.

You will guide leadership with credible forecasts, drive data-driven decisions, and mentor the forecasting team while staying informed on industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; advanced degree desirable.
• At least 7 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting.
• Experience with pharma datasets and their practical applications to forecasting/brand performance.
• Ability to partner with commercial teams and translate forecasts into actionable recommendations.
• Proven storytelling and presentation skills with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as forecasting lead, crafting short and long-term forecasts for BI/IBP.
• Ensure timely tracking of forecast accuracy and key assumptions.
• Determine optimal forecasting approaches and partner with internal/external teams.
• Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations for business strategy.
• Champion development of innovative forecasting methods and data strategy.
• Set priorities and manage resources to high-value projects.
• Mentor forecasting team members and stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Finance

Market research

Competitive intelligence

Storytelling

Presentations

Autonomy

Ambiguity management

Education

BA/BS Required

Advanced Degree desirable

Tools

IQVIA DDD

EDI 852/867

NPA

NSP

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Marketing Insights & Analytics

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director, Forecasting located in Horsham, PA.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Purpose:

The Associate Director, Forecasting is responsible for leading the business forecasting process (short and long term) for J&J Psoriatic brands within the Immunology business unit. This position will serve as an internal consultant to Strategic Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing and sales, and broader business partners: leading the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), delivering accurate and timely business forecasts, delivering business building recommendations that shape decision-making, and driving organizational action. The position plays a key role in advising leadership and guiding the business in the development and evaluation of new and existing strategies and tactics and as a result, shares accountability for business results.

The individual must have exceptional leadership skills, having demonstrated the ability to clearly and concisely deliver forecasts and insights, lead collaboration across teams, inspire without authority, and encourage smart risk-taking. They will be personally accountable for making Johnson & Johnson Credo-based decisions and encouraging a Credo-based culture.

You will be responsible for:

• Serve as a forecasting lead, identifying, crafting, and completing short and longer term forecasts which inform business planning strategy and tactics. Ensure timely tracking of forecast accuracy and key assumptions across the main data sources.
• Determine optimal forecasting approaches to address key business questions, identify appropriate internal and external partners, develop strong partnerships in the context of resources, timing, and overall business goals.
• Integrate and synthesize forecasting insights into actionable recommendations that influence business partners at all levels to incorporate in business strategy and decision making.
• Champion the development and implementation of innovative forecasting approaches and methods, shape data strategy, drive efficiencies, and contribute to broader sharing of best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership courage in order to set priorities and ensure resources are focused on the most critical/ high value projects.
• Drive a culture of simplicity within the forecasting team and with partners to ensure business processes are streamlined and forecasts, with actionable insights, are delivered in a timely manner to influence the business.
• Act as a mentor/coach to enable the development of other forecasting team members.
• Stay abreast of emerging healthcare & pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies. Act with speed, agility and accountability.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

BA/BS Required; Advanced Degree Desirable

Experience and Skills

Required:

• At least 7 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting
• Experience with pharma datasets (e.g. IQVIA DDD, EDI 852/867, NPA, NSP etc.) and their practical applications to forecasting/brand performance
• Knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of forecasting and analytic approaches with the ability to identify appropriate approaches to address key business questions
• Proven success partnering across commercial teams to integrate forecasts, analytics and insights and then translate into actionable recommendations.
• Fluency in storytelling and developing effective presentations through compelling visualizations of data/forecasts with comprehensive and impactful recommendations and solutions that drive key decisions
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and integrity to define key business questions with a focused approach to solving through forecasting approaches and solutions
• High degree of comfort navigating ambiguity and striking the right balance between analytical rigor with speed to decision making

Preferred:

• Relevant therapeutic area experience
• Proven track record of mentorship / coaching of team members to enable development of forecasting skills
• Experience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing/sales teams
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time

Other:

This position is based in Horsham, PA and will require up to 10% domestic travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Big Data Management, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Data Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Customer Analytics, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Insights, Market Knowledge, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility