Senior Manager — Global Pharmaceutical Forecasting & AI

EY; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting to lead complex forecasting programs for global pharmaceutical clients. The role requires 14+ years in Strategic Forecasting and deep expertise in therapeutic areas, analytics, and stakeholder management.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive AI-enabled forecasting innovations, and deliver client-ready insights to senior leadership. EY offers a hybrid model and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with relevant professional experience.
• 14+ years of experience in Strategic Forecasting.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting and advanced stakeholder management.

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, 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.
• Present insights and strategic implications to executive leadership and client decision-makers.

Skills

Pharmaceutical forecasting

Long range forecasting

Launch forecasting

Scenario planning

SQL

Python

Power BI

AI / Machine Learning

Data modelling

Executive presentation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Program management

Problem solving

Communication

IQVIA MIDAS

Epidemiology data

Patient-level data

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

BTech/Masters/PhD

Tools

Python

Power BI

Tableau

IQVIA MIDAS

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Commercial Analytics and Forecasting to lead complex forecasting programs for global pharmaceutical clients. The role requires 14+ years in Strategic Forecasting and deep expertise in therapeutic areas, analytics, and stakeholder management.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive AI-enabled forecasting innovations, and deliver client-ready insights to senior leadership. EY offers a hybrid model and a comprehensive rewards package.