Senior Director, Hybrid Pharma Forecasting & Strategy

Smith Hanley; Pluckemin (NJ); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Senior Director of Commercial Forecasting for the North American market. This hybrid position in South Central NJ requires a strong strategic leader who will oversee forecasting methodology and processes while working closely with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate possesses over 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech forecasting, with an ability to lead teams, manage complex data, and deliver insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech forecasting or consulting.
• Experience managing direct reports and presenting to executives.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecast development, integrating market research and secondary data.
• Drive alignment on key assumptions and scenario planning.
• Influence cross-functional partners, ensuring forecast outputs reflect market dynamics.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Strong analytical capabilities

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

IQVIA

EPI data

Claims data

Job description

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Senior Director of Commercial Forecasting for the North American market. This hybrid position in South Central NJ requires a strong strategic leader who will oversee forecasting methodology and processes while working closely with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate possesses over 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech forecasting, with an ability to lead teams, manage complex data, and deliver insights to senior leadership.