Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting and Portfolio Analytics

CSL; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor in Waltham, MA is seeking a forecasting leader to direct global programs for the Hematology portfolio. You will drive long-range planning, coordinate with commercial development, R&D, and finance, and mentor a team of forecasters to deliver strategic volume and revenue forecasts.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, stakeholder influence, and hands-on guidance on market trends and AI-enabled forecasting methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business field; post-graduate preferred.
• 8-10 years in pharma/biotech with forecasting/analytics experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; influence across functions.
• Experience with Think-Cell for presentations and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of long-term forecasting models globally.
• Collaborate with Hematology leaders and R&D, finance to align planning workstreams.
• Develop understanding of inputs for short-term forecast and budget planning.
• Present scenarios to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Mentor a team of forecasters including contractors and offshore resources.
• Stay updated on industry trends and forecasting methods.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics leadership

Data visualization

Stakeholder mgmt

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post-graduate qualifications

Tools

Flexicast

Forecast Pro

Decision Suite/@Risk

Tableau

QlikSense

Think-Cell

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Forecasting & STF CoE, you will lead forecasting programs centered around decision analytics for the CSL Hematology portfolio.

This position will lead forecasting projects in the Hematology therapy area, and will be responsible for following:

• Direct point of contact for forecasting needs for commercial development and Brand/Marketing leads for pipeline and Inline (LCMs) assets


• Specialist for assumptions and inputs for short term forecast and budget planning


• Subject matter expert for the end-to-end execution of long-range planning for Hematology


• This position will manage projects and initiatives supporting Short term forecasting Center of Excellence


• This position is critical for investigating and answering key business questions globally, influencing R&D and clinical programs, guiding asset strategy, and contributing to go-no-go decisions of various development programs across CSL


• You will be a trusted partner, both within the Global Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics team and across the organization

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and management of comprehensive long-term forecasting models for global therapeutic areas, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.


• Collaborate closely with Hematology therapeutic area leaders within commercial development organization as well as PST/GPLs within R&D, and commercial & corporate finance teams to integrate forecasting insights into the annual long-range planning workstream and other strategic initiatives


• Collaborate with International and US I&A teams on developing thorough understanding of commercial inputs and assumptions for short term forecast and Budget planning.


• Present forecast scenarios and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market expectations


• Provide strategic guidance on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging therapeutic opportunities to inform global forecasting and business strategies


• Oversee sales data analysis, market research, and external benchmarks to develop robust and reliable forecasts


• Collaborate and support other functions within the Forecasting COE - particularly BD&L, three-year forecasting, and Portfolio/Decision Analytics


• Lead the execution of long range-plan which entails coordinating with the short-term forecast team/regions to along on the 3-year forecast; Developing 4-to-10-year volume forecast (baseline & events); Alignment with Global & Regional and pricing teams through review meetings/workshops; Overseeing scenario modeling; forecast submission


• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in forecasting methodologies within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors


• Mentor and manage a team of forecasters (including contractors and offshore resources) responsible for planning, managing and delivering long-term strategic volume and revenue forecasting projects, both , fostering a culture of innovation, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with preferred focus in a scientific or business field (decision sciences, finance, analytics, economics, analytics/statistics or related). Post-graduate qualifications preferred.


• 8-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry working across multiple therapeutic areas; plus at least 5+ years or experience running/leading forecasting/analytics teams in biotech/pharma industry


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.


• Strength in storytelling, data visualization, and developing effective presentations including use of Think-Cell tool


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a lean organization; Experience working in multi-site/global environment


• Experienced with multiple forecasting & BI tools including Flexicast, Forecast Pro, Decision Suite/@Risk or any monte carlo simulation tools, Tableau, QlikSense etc.


• Experience working with Rx, patient claims, pricing (WAC) and managed markets data sources (e.g. IQVIA, SHS, MMIT, Komodo, Clarivate, IPD Analytics)


• Experience with multiple epi, sales, and syndicated datasets such as Clarivate, Evaluate Pharma, Globaldata, IQVIA, Symphony, ADIVO, GERS, UNOS, Oracle EpiDB, Datamonitor, etc.


• Fluent in ability to embed AI into recurring workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround time


• Entrepreneurial attitude and approach; Positive attitude and strong collaboration skills


• Understanding of Machine learning approaches and AI solutions /applications within forecasting

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $199,000 - $236,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position in Waltham, MA as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.