Senior Manager, Global Pharma Forecasting & AI Practice

EY; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting to lead global pharmaceutical forecasting engagements. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams to develop robust forecasts informing strategic decisions.

This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting, strong therapeutic area knowledge, and advanced analytics, AI, and forecasting best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another quantitative discipline, with relevant professional experience.
• 14+ years of experience in Strategic Forecasting.
• Experience leading forecasting engagements for global pharmaceutical clients.
• Experience as trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in developing robust forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale global forecasting engagements across brands, franchises, and therapeutic areas.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, including Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Business Development, and Portfolio Strategy teams.
• Drive long-range forecasting, scenario planning, portfolio forecasting, and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on market dynamics, epidemiology, and business assumptions.
• Ensure delivery of accurate, actionable forecasts aligned with client objectives.
• Present insights and strategic implications to executive leadership and client decision-makers.
• Champion automation initiatives utilizing Python, SQL, Power BI, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Forecasting

Long Range Forecasting

Launch Forecasting

Scenario Planning

SQL

Python

Power BI

AI / Machine Learning

Executive Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (quantitative)

BTech/Masters/PhD

Tools

IQVIA MIDAS

Job description

EY is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting to lead global pharmaceutical forecasting engagements. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams to develop robust forecasts informing strategic decisions.

This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting, strong therapeutic area knowledge, and advanced analytics, AI, and forecasting best practices.