Associate Director Forecasting US Oncology

AbbVie; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive programs

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director Forecasting to lead end-to-end US Oncology demand and revenue forecasting. You will own forecasting models, govern processes across LBE, Plan, LRP and S&OP, and present insights to senior leaders.

The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, Finance and Operations, reporting to the Franchise Finance Director and managing one direct report. 8–10 years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in commercial finance, cost accounting, audit, FP&A; forecasting and pharma exp preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate market data into actions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and harmonization of Oncology forecasting models across planning cycles.
• Translate complex data into clear, compliant narratives for decisions.
• Drive forecast cycles (LBE, Plan, LRP, S&OP) with Commercial and Finance teams.
• Integrate actuals into models and ensure accurate revenue projections.
• Present insights to VPs and Marketing Directors; provide ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Lead month-end close activities and price/pipeline/demand variance analysis.
• Partner with Operations and APEX to align supply and demand forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting

Finance analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Data storytelling

Modeling & governance

SAP

BPC

PowerBI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

BPC

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Associate Director Forecasting role leads end‑to‑end demand and revenue forecasting for AbbVie’s US Oncology brands. It owns the development, enhancement, and governance of forecasting models across all planning cycles (LBE, Plan, LRP) and delivers insights that guide strategic and financial decisions. The position partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Operations, and senior leadership. It reports to the Franchise Finance Director and manages one direct report.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and harmonization of Oncology forecasting models aligned with business strategy and planning timelines.
• Translate complex data into clear, compliant narratives that support strategic decision-making.
• Drive LBE, Plan, LRP, and S&OP forecast cycles in partnership with Commercial and Finance teams.
• Integrate actuals into forecasting models and ensure accurate revenue projections.
• Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Present sales performance and forecast insights to Commercial VPs and Marketing Directors.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for audits, product launches, channel and product mix, and other business needs.
• Apply knowledge of forecasting methodologies, market dynamics, primary research, competitive intelligence, and syndicated data.
• Lead month-end close activities, including Price, Pipeline, Demand variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations and APEX to align supply and demand forecasts and incorporate market and competitor insights.
• Drive process improvements while fostering an inclusive team culture and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Required

• 8–10 years of experience in commercial finance, cost accounting, audit, and FP&A; forecasting and pharma experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong strategic thinking, capable of identifying value drivers and translate into actionable steps.
• Ability to interpret market research and competitive events and translate into financial impacts.
• Proven problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated influence across functions and levels without direct authority.
• Proficiency with SAP, BPC, PowerBI, and Excel.

Preferred

• MBA/Master’s in Accounting or Finance and / or CPA.
• Biopharma industry and/or supporting a commercial/marketing organization experience.
• US Commercial experience and knowledge of the financial planning process.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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