Senior Director, Forecasting & New Product Strategy Remote
Ladders
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Job summary
Ladders is seeking a Senior Director / Executive Director, Forecasting & New Product Planning to lead enterprise forecasting and new product planning in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role is remote with high visibility across commercial leadership, finance, market insights, and business development.
You will shape board materials and investor narratives with clear, data-driven analysis, own forecast scenarios and variance analysis, and partner cross-functionally to guide strategy and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of related experience with minimum 8 years in life sciences
- Expert knowledge of forecasting, product strategy, and market research
- Experience providing key commercial insights and leading the insights function
- Demonstrated ability to present complex data to key stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Own the corporate demand forecast, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Provide the forecast foundation for quota setting and territory-level planning
- Track performance against forecast and lead variance analysis
- Assist with commercial assessments for pipeline opportunities and business development targets
- Lead the market insights and competitive intelligence function, including research priorities and budget
- Serve as the analytical lead behind board materials and investor events
- Act as a trusted colleague and thought partner to commercial leaders
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Job description
Ladders is seeking a Senior Director / Executive Director, Forecasting & New Product Planning to lead enterprise forecasting and new product planning in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role is remote with high visibility across commercial leadership, finance, market insights, and business development.
You will shape board materials and investor narratives with clear, data-driven analysis, own forecast scenarios and variance analysis, and partner cross-functionally to guide strategy and
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