Pharma Forecasting Expert - Launch Curves

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 179,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Pharma Commercial Forecasting Expert for a remote, hourly contract to support a 1–2 week pilot. You will create and critique launch curves and RP rubrics assessing uptake, peak share, and trajectory across drug programs. This role requires 5+ years in pharma forecasting and the ability to work independently.

The position is remote with rapid interview steps and daily application reviews. Compensation ranges from $130–$210 per hour, reflecting experience and project scope.

Qualifications

• US-based pharma commercial forecasting professional.
• Familiarity with biotech/pharma development programs.
• Experience building or critiquing drug launch/uptake models.
• 5+ years in pharma commercial forecasting, analytics, or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Create and critique rubrics that analyze commercial drugs and drug-development programs.
• Build or critique a launch curve focusing on uptake, peak share, and trajectory.
• Judge the defensibility of commercial forecast assumptions like analogs, ramp, peak, and loss of exclusivity.
• Apply expertise across the pilot's set of drug launches.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Skills

Pharma forecasting

Analytics

Strategy

Biotech familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Pharma Commercial Forecasting Expert — Launch Curves

Type: Contract

Compensation: $130–$210/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 week pilot

Role Responsibilities

• Create and critique rubrics that analyze commercial drugs and drug-development programs.
• Build or critique a launch curve focusing on uptake, peak share, and trajectory.
• Judge the defensibility of commercial forecast assumptions like analogs, ramp, peak, and loss of exclusivity.
• Apply expertise across the pilot's set of drug launches.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• US-based pharma commercial/forecasting professional.
• Familiarity with biotech/pharma development programs.
• Experience building or critiquing drug launch/uptake models.
• 5+ years in pharma commercial forecasting, analytics, or strategy.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.