Associate Director/Lead, US Solid Tumor Forecasting, Global Oncology

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 153,600 - 241,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director/Lead for US Solid Tumor Forecasting. This position will be responsible for leading US forecasting activities, delivering strategic insights for the Oncology Business Unit, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience in forecasting, oncology expertise, and strong analytical skills. The role is hybrid with a competitive salary range between $153,600 and $241,340.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years in forecasting or related quantitative role.
• Oncology experience required; US market experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive forecast strategy and provide insights to inform brand strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across various teams.
• Implement and evaluate forecasting methodologies for accuracy.

Skills

Forecasting strategy

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Excel modeling

Knowledge of secondary data sets

Education

PhD or Master’s degree

Tools

SQL

Power BI

SAS

Python

Job description

The Associate Director/Lead, US Solid Tumor Forecasting will lead US forecasting activities for the solid tumor franchise, as part of the larger Global Insights and Analytics organization. This individual will be an integral strategic partner to the US Oncology Business Unit, working cross‑functionally to deliver short‑ and mid‑range forecasts and relevant strategic insights to drive the business. The position will be based in Cambridge, MA and will report into the Head of Forecasting, Solid Tumors, Global Oncology Business Unit.

How you will contribute

• Serve as a strategic business partner for US commercial leads by driving forecast strategy and providing data‑driven insights to inform the broader brand strategy.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders and peers across Brand Teams, Market Access, Finance, Data Management and Global/US I&A Teams.
• Leverage strong analytical capabilities and experience to create clear actionable insights that are responsive to business needs.
• Implement best‑in‑class forecast modeling approaches and actively evaluate current forecasting processes/methodologies for opportunities to enhance capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and agility.
• Effectively communicate modeling assumptions to key stakeholders.
• Triangulate and pressure‑test assumptions with various data sources and models, and develop what‑if scenarios.
• Integrate insights from primary research, competitive intelligence, and analytics to inform the forecast.
• Provide context and forecasting leadership to cross‑functional partners (e.g., Finance, Supply, Trade) to ensure the potential impact of commercial strategies are planned for.
• Performance analytics and commercial decision support for inline products, ensuring quality of output and recommendations, as well as timeliness and business relevance.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred (PhD or Master’s).
• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in forecasting or a quantitative role in Commercial Insights, Analytics or Finance in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or 10+ years of consulting experience in forecasting or business analytics.
• Oncology experience required; US market experience highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at different levels of the organization and support/influence decisions as a business partner.
• Knowledge of secondary data sets including claims, EMR, specialty pharmacy data required.
• Advanced Excel modeling experience required; experience with SQL, Power BI, SAS, VBA, Python, data visualization tools preferred.
• Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time‑series analyses, Monte‑Carlo simulations required.
• Strong project management skills a must, including the ability to plan, organize and execute multiple projects independently, on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to explain complex concepts to stakeholders and drive consensus building.
• Strong ability to think strategically and proactively anticipate business needs.

Travel Requirements

Less than 10%.

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

U.S. Base Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Job Details

Locations: USA

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: Yes

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