Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 188,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Discretionary annual cash bonus or an‑

Discretionary equity grants

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director of US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics to own forecasting for a U.S. pharmaceutical portfolio. You will shape planning decisions, partnering with cross-functional teams to merge market, disease, and product insights. You will present scenarios and recommendations to senior leadership to drive confident business choices.

The role demands leadership, advanced Excel-based models, and strong communication as you influence brands and campaigns across the US market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial forecasting, insights and analytics, financial planning, or management consulting in biopharma.
• Direct experience in market, disease area, and product forecasting.
• Proven ability to build Excel-based forecast models and P&Ls.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact forecasting projects independently or with minimal supervision.
• Lead the forecasting process, develop scenarios and present to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain forecast and P&L models for marketed indications.
• Engage cross-functional teams for diverse business perspectives.
• Shape consulting projects with insights and analytics teams.
• Create strategic analytics to support global molecule and brand teams.
• Maintain product factbook and track market trends.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Forecast models

Job description

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

This leader will own commercial forecasting and analytics for a U.S. pharmaceutical portfolio, helping shape planning decisions for marketed indications and broader brand strategy. The role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to bring together market, disease, and product insights. It will also present scenarios and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting confident business decisions across the organization.

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

Compensation: $188,000 – $282,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact projects independently or with minimal supervision
• Lead the forecasting business process, developing scenarios and presenting to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain forecast and P&L models for marketed indications
• Engage with cross-functional teams to capture diverse perspectives for business decisions
• Shape and inform consulting projects by collaborating with insights and analytics teams
• Create strategic analytics to support global molecule and brand teams
• Maintain the product factbook, tracking market trends and product-related events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial forecasting, insights and analytics, financial planning, or management consulting in biopharma
• Direct experience in market, disease area, and product forecasting
• Proficient in building Excel-based forecast models and P&Ls
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration to solve business questions
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing complex processes
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt project approaches as needed
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
• Discretionary equity grants

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.