Global Forecasting and Market Research Director

Incyte Corporation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a Director, Global Forecasting & Market Research to lead the development of patient-based forecasts and market insights for an oncology portfolio.

You will collaborate with Global Product Strategy, Clinical Development, Commercial, Finance and Business Development to translate epidemiology, claims data and market research into forecast scenarios and strategic recommendations, building transparent models and guiding portfolio decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 8+ years in biopharmaceutical forecasting, commercial insights, strategy or related analytics, including oncology/hematology.
• Hands-on experience building patient-based forecast models with patient flow and line-of-therapy logic.
• Executive-level communication, risk articulation and strategic influence; experience with primary market research.
• Strong Excel modeling skills and comfort with emerging AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead global patient-based forecasts by region for oncology assets and integrate diverse data sources.
• Design and oversee primary market research with external vendors and translate findings into forecast inputs.
• Identify and pilot AI/automation approaches to improve forecast speed and insight quality.

Skills

Forecasting leadership

Executive presence

Excel modeling

Emerging AI tools

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Summary

The Director, Global Forecasting & Market Research leads the development and coordination of patient-based forecasts and market insights that guide investment, development and launch decisions for an assigned oncology portfolio. Working with Global Product Strategy, Clinical Development, Commercial, Finance and Business Development, the Director turns complex epidemiology, claims, clinical data and market research into clearly defined scenarios and recommendations to support effective portfolio and program decision making.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

1. Portfolio Forecasting Leadership

• Develop global, patient-based commercial forecast by region for early and late-stage oncology assets.
• Build and maintain transparent models that integrating epidemiology, patient flow and treatment-sequencing, competitive landscape, pricing and access, and analogs.
• Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis to support portfolio prioritization, resource allocation and long-range planning.
• Present forecasts, risk and recommendations to senior leaders to inform portfolio decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on assumptions and scenarios.
• Partner with regional forecasting teams to keep global and local views aligned and resolve differences.
• Provide assumptions and insights for Business Development assessments.

2. Data, Evidence and Market Insights

• Select epidemiology, claims and syndicated data sources, and document the rationale for key assumptions.
• Design and oversee primary market research (physician, payer, patient) with external vendors and translate findings into forecast inputs and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor the competitive and clinical landscape and flag changes that affect forecast assumptions.
• Leverage best in class methodologies and effective vendor partnerships to deliver high-quality research and analysis across geographies and programs.

3. Tools, Innovation and Team Contribution

• Identify and pilot AI and automation approaches that improve forecast speed, consistency and insight quality, and help build practical tools for the team.
• Contribute to forecasting standards, templates and governance across the function.
• Management of contracts and subscriptions to maintain breadth of insights resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in biopharmaceutical forecasting, commercial insights, strategy or related analytics, including oncology/hematology experience.
• Hands-on experience building patient-based forecast models, including patient flow, line-of-therapy and treatment-sequencing logic.
• Deep knowledge of forecasting methodology, epidemiology, prescription and claims data, and other secondary sources, with sound judgment on when to use each.
• Executive presence: communicates complex information clearly and articulates risks and recommendations and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience commissioning and interpreting primary market research and translating findings into forecast assumptions and scenarios.
• Strong Excel modeling skills comfort with emerging AI tools
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with both solid tumor and hematology and/or launch forecasting.
• Global or multi-region forecasting experience, or with consulting or vendor-side work.
• Practical experience applying AI or automation to forecasting or analytics, or building tools
• Experience supporting Business Development evaluations or due diligence.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.