Senior Analyst/Consultant/Senior Consultant- Forecasting

PharmaACE; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaACE is seeking a Senior Analyst/Consultant/Sr. Consultant, Forecasting to develop and deliver forecasts and insights for clients at a major pharmaceutical company.

You will work directly with stakeholders across forecasting, market research, market access, and other teams. You will develop short- and long-term forecasts, lead discussions with commercial teams, and translate analysis into actionable insights to guide decision making.

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or related field; MS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in consultative forecasting in pharma or life sciences.
• 1–3 years US market experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Experience translating analysis into insights and guiding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a full-time consultant on an on-site forecasting engagement with a major Pharmaceutical company.
• Develop short and long-term forecasts based on inputs from cross-functional teams.
• Lead discussions with Global or Regional Commercial teams to align on priorities.
• Develop and deliver analyses addressing key business questions and provide recommendations.
• Interpret and present results to key stakeholders; manage complex projects independently.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel modeling

Epidemiology data

Education

BS Life Sciences

MS Life Sciences preferred

Tools

Excel

Forecasting tools

Job description

The Senior Analyst/Consultant/Sr. Consultant, Forecasting is responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering forecasts and business insights for PharmaACE's clients at a major pharmaceutical company.

The Senior Analyst/Consultant/Sr. Consultant will work directly with clients/stakeholders across forecasting, market research, market access teams and other cross functional teams. The position involves managing client relationships, interaction with and presentations to senior-level management within these clients. The incumbent will need to think both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a full-time consultant on an on-site forecasting engagement with a major Pharmaceutical company
• Develop short and long-term forecast based on inputs from cross functional teams.
• Engage in and lead discussions with Global or Regional Commercial teams to align on business priorities and plans
• Develop and deliver analysis that addresses key business questions, generate business insights, and provide recommendations for the client stakeholders
• Expertly interpret and present results to key stakeholders
• Manage and prioritize complex projects, as well as work independently when necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences or related field required, Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Health care is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Consultative Forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry or other life sciences required
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the US market would be preferred
• Strategic thinking, collaboration and strong communication skills are required
• Strong presentation and project management skills, i.e., the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and requirements simultaneously, are required
• Demonstrated success in translating analytical results into concise, actionable insights and recommendations, as well as ability to guide decision making with stakeholders.
• Experience developing Excel-based forecast models.
• Experience working with epidemiology data sources