Pharma Forecasting Lead — Global Analytics & Strategy

EY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Pharma Forecasting Specialist to forecast global, regional, and country-level demand. The role involves leading cross‑functional teams, building models, and delivering data‑driven insights to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting, strong TA expertise, and Python proficiency. You will develop forecasting assumptions, create concept notes, and prepare impactful presentations to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical forecasting experience.
• Strong therapeutic area expertise and ability to develop forecasting assumptions.
• Proficiency in Python to support forecasting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short‑ and long‑term brand forecasts for strategic and operational planning.
• Conduct brand, franchise, regional, and country-level forecasting and provide insights.
• Apply quantitative methods and sensitivity analyses to forecast accuracy.
• Build, validate, and enhance forecasting models and select methodologies.
• Analyze historical performance and market drivers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare concept notes, reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

LRF

Forecasting

Python

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Power BI

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced Pharma Forecasting Specialist to forecast global, regional, and country-level demand. The role involves leading cross‑functional teams, building models, and delivering data‑driven insights to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting, strong TA expertise, and Python proficiency. You will develop forecasting assumptions, create concept notes, and prepare impactful presentations to guide strategic decisions.