Senior Manager, PHARMA Commercial Forecasting

Smith Hanley; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

Job summary

Smith Hanley seeks a Senior Manager, Commercial Forecasting-PHARMA in the Greater Los Angeles area for a hybrid role. Lead forecasting partnerships with Brand Leads and leadership to shape global forecasts and strategic investments.

Requirements include a MA degree and 6+ years in biopharma forecasting, with expertise in patient-based modeling and large datasets. Competitive compensation includes a bonus and LTI.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 6+ years in biopharma forecasting or analytics.
• Experience with patient-based modeling and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as forecasting partner to Brand Leads and Therapeutic Area leadership.
• Build and align global forecasts for pipeline assets and drive cross-functional consensus.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximize commercial potential.
• Shape go/no-go investment decisions through market and financial analysis.
• Apply advanced analytics to assess uncertainty (scenario planning, Monte Carlo).
• Translate complex data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Integrate cross-functional perspectives to develop objective brand strategy.

Skills

Patient-based modeling

Large datasets

Advanced quantitative analysis

Storytelling/communication

Education

MA degree

Tools

IQVIA

Job description

Senior Manager, Commercial Forecasting-PHARMA

Location: Greater Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)

Salary - $165-175k DOE + bonus + LTI ( some wiggle room for a SUPERSTAR!!)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary forecasting partner to Brand Leads and Therapeutic Area leadership
• Build and align on global (WW) forecasts for pipeline assets, driving cross-functional consensus
• Identify and quantify key risks and opportunities to maximize commercial potential
• Shape go/no-go investment decisions through market, competitive, and financial analysis
• Apply advanced analytics (e.g., scenario planning, Monte Carlo simulation) to assess uncertainty
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling insights that influence senior stakeholders
• Integrate cross-functional perspectives to develop an objective view of brand strategy
• Drive innovation and efficiency in forecasting processes

Requirements

• MA degree
• 6+ yrs of experience in biopharma forecasting or analytics
• Expertise in patient-based modeling and large datasets (e.g., IQVIA)
• Advanced quantitative and storytelling/communication skills