Director, Global Forecasting

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Robust equity awards

Health and wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Remote work options

Oncology focus growth

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Global Forecasting to join a leading Pharmaceuticals & Biotech company. You will lead long-range forecasting and portfolio analyses that inform strategic decisions across the organization, partnering with clinical, commercial, and senior leadership to align assumptions and evaluate pipeline opportunities.

This remote US-based role requires deep analytical rigor, cross-functional influence, and the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech or strategic consulting roles.
• 6+ years in analytics and forecasting, specifically in oncology products.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and key business partners.
• Experience supporting pipeline and portfolio decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term forecast models for the company's products.
• Provide portfolio-level analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Communicate and align key stakeholders around forecast assumptions.
• Understand complex markets and disease states to develop strategic forecasts.
• Synthesize information to inform global clinical development plans.
• Apply analytical rigor in valuing business opportunities and quantifying risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and gather input.

Skills

Analytical rigor

Cross-functional influence

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Forecasting analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Global Forecasting to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will lead long-range forecasting and portfolio analysis efforts that inform strategic decisions across the organization. The position requires deep analytical rigor, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to translate complex market and disease-state dynamics into actionable business insights. You will partner closely with clinical, commercial, and senior leadership teams to align assumptions, evaluate pipeline opportunities, and support planning in a rapidly evolving oncology-focused environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $201,000 - $251,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term forecast models for the company's products
• Provide portfolio-level analyses to support organizational decision-making
• Communicate and align key stakeholders around forecast assumptions
• Understand complex markets and disease states to develop strategic forecasts
• Synthesize information to inform global clinical development plans
• Apply analytical rigor in valuing business opportunities and quantifying risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and gather input

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or strategic consulting roles
• 6+ years of experience in analytics and forecasting, specifically in oncology products
• Proven track record supporting pipeline and portfolio decision-making
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience leveraging research and analytical vendors
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management and key business partners
• Experience in a smaller, rapidly growing company preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and robust equity awards
• Strong benefits package including health and wellness programs
• Significant learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements with remote options available
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing company focused on oncology

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.