Global BD Forecasting Leader - Associate Director

AbbVie Inc.; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Global Business Development Forecasting, to lead forecasts and commercial perspectives that shape executive understanding of opportunity value and risk.

The role collaborates across R&D, Commercial, and CBSO, integrating epidemiology, market insights, and data to support deal valuation and portfolio decisions.

Candidates should have strong analytics, clear communication, and experience in fast-moving environments; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of forecasting, market analytics, or related experience.
• Experience in pharma/biotech or life sciences preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred; Bachelor's in finance or business required.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial forecasting, market assessments, scenario analyses, and P&Ls for BD opportunities.
• Develop patient-based forecast models, test assumptions, and use primary/secondary data, epidemiology, and market insights.
• Partner across BD, PCS, finance, market access, epidemiology, and senior leadership to align assumptions and influence decisions.
• Translate analyses into executive-ready narratives and options for governance discussions.
• Advance forecasting capabilities by sharing best practices and improving tools and processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Executive communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or other advanced degree

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or business

Tools

IQVIA Forecast Horizon

Excel

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Global Business Development Forecasting, to lead forecasts and commercial perspectives that shape executive understanding of opportunity value and risk.

The role collaborates across R&D, Commercial, and CBSO, integrating epidemiology, market insights, and data to support deal valuation and portfolio decisions.

Candidates should have strong analytics, clear communication, and experience in fast-moving environments; MBA preferred.