Global BD Forecasting Lead — Growth & Strategy

AbbVie; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director for Global Business Development Forecasting to lead forecasts and commercial perspectives across R&D, Commercial, and CBSO, shaping opportunity value and strategic fit. You will work with senior partners to integrate data, scenarios, and market insights into decision-ready analyses.

You will translate complex analyses into executive-ready narratives, influence across a matrixed organization, and advance BD forecasting capabilities with improved tools,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in forecasting, market analytics, finance, or life sciences consulting in pharma/biotech.
• Experience building forecast models in Excel and IQVIA Forecast Horizon.
• Ability to craft assumptions from epidemiology, market research, and competitive data.
• Strong written and verbal communication to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, market assessments, and P&L for BD opportunities.
• Develop patient-based forecast models and test assumptions with data.
• Collaborate with BD, PCS, finance, market access, and leadership to align views.
• Translate analyses into executive-ready recommendations.
• Improve BD forecasting tools and processes for audit-ready workflows.

Skills

Forecasting

Market analytics

Finance knowledge

Executive communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Bachelor’s in finance/business

Tools

IQVIA Forecast Horizon

Job description

AbbVie seeks an Associate Director for Global Business Development Forecasting to lead forecasts and commercial perspectives across R&D, Commercial, and CBSO, shaping opportunity value and strategic fit. You will work with senior partners to integrate data, scenarios, and market insights into decision-ready analyses.

You will translate complex analyses into executive-ready narratives, influence across a matrixed organization, and advance BD forecasting capabilities with improved tools,