Global Pharma Forecasting Senior Manager – AI & Strategy

EY; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager in Strategic Forecasting to lead forecasting engagements for global pharmaceutical clients. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams in developing robust forecasts that inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale forecasting across brands and therapeutic areas, driving long-range planning, scenario analyses, and AI-enabled enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with relevant experience.
• 14+ years of experience in Strategic Forecasting.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale global forecasting engagements across brands and therapeutic areas.
• Advise senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.
• Drive long-range forecasting, scenario planning, and lifecycle management.
• Champion automation using Python, SQL, and Power BI.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Forecasting

Long Range Forecasting

Launch Forecasting

Scenario Planning

SQL

Python

Power BI

AI / Machine Learning

Executive Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another quantitative discipline

BTech/Masters/PhD

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

IQVIA MIDAS

Job description

EY in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager in Strategic Forecasting to lead forecasting engagements for global pharmaceutical clients. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams in developing robust forecasts that inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale forecasting across brands and therapeutic areas, driving long-range planning, scenario analyses, and AI-enabled enhancements.