Senior Manager, Global Pharma Forecasting & Analytics

EY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k) & Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting with 14+ years of Strategic Forecasting experience to lead global forecasting engagements for pharmaceutical clients. You’ll advise senior stakeholders and steer cross-functional teams to deliver robust forecasts informing strategic and operational decisions.

The role emphasizes long-range forecasting, portfolio planning, and the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and GenAI-enabled methods to improve accuracy and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field with professional experience.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting and platforms used in forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale global forecasting engagements across brands, franchises, and therapeutic areas.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Drive long-range forecasting, scenario planning, portfolio forecasting, and lifecycle management.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on market dynamics and epidemiology.
• Champion automation and advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Pharmaceutical forecasting

Long-range forecasting

Launch forecasting

Scenario planning

SQL

Python

Power BI

AI / Machine Learning

Data modeling

Executive stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

BTech/Masters/PhD

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting with 14+ years of Strategic Forecasting experience to lead global forecasting engagements for pharmaceutical clients. You’ll advise senior stakeholders and steer cross-functional teams to deliver robust forecasts informing strategic and operational decisions.

The role emphasizes long-range forecasting, portfolio planning, and the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and GenAI-enabled methods to improve accuracy and drive