[SSF] Sr Engagement Lead - Analytics

ProcDNA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ProcDNA in San Francisco seeks a Senior Engagement Lead - Analytics to steer pharma forecasting engagements, translating complex data into strategic business actions. You will build and manage Excel-based models for inline and pipeline assets and work with LAAD datasets and related sources.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align assumptions, assess risks, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve forecast accuracy and business performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical forecasting (inline and pipeline assets).
• Strong understanding of LAAD datasets and other secondary data sources.
• Proficiency in building Excel-based forecasting models; exposure to forecasting tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and senior stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting engagements for pharma clients and drive business performance.
• Develop and manage forecasting models for inline and pipeline assets across therapy areas.
• Translate analyses into actionable business strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align assumptions and methodologies.
• Identify risks and opportunities affecting forecasts and propose solutions.
• Contribute to building internal assets and forecasting accelerators.

Skills

Pharma forecasting

Excel forecasting models

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Forecasting tools

Tools

Excel

Forecasting software

Job description

About Us:

ProcDNA is a global rocket ship in life sciences consulting. We fuse design thinking with cutting-edge tech to create game-changing Commercial Analytics and Technology solutions for our clients. We're a passionate team of 150+ across 6 offices, all growing and learning together since our launch during the pandemic. Here, you won't be stuck in a cubicle - you'll be out in the open water, shaping the future with brilliant minds. Ready to join our epic growth journey?

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Senior Engagement Lead - Analytics to join our team—someone with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and detailed knowledge of datasets such as LAAD, DDD, and XPO. You thrive on working with complex data sets to solve real-world problems and can translate insights into actionable business strategies. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business performance, identifying and navigating risks, and developing pragmatic, data-driven strategies that deliver tangible impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead forecasting engagements for pharma clients, driving business performance through robust, data-driven insights.
• Develop and manage forecasting models for inline and pipeline assets across multiple therapy areas.
• Translate complex datasets and analytical findings into actionable business strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional client and internal teams to align on assumptions, scenarios, and methodologies.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities impacting forecasts and deliver solutions to support decision-making
• Contribute to building internal assets and forecasting accelerators

Must have

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical forecasting (inline and pipeline assets).
• Strong understanding of key pharma datasets such as LAAD and other secondary data sources.
• Proficiency in building and managing Excel-based forecasting models; exposure to advanced forecasting tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize insights from complex data sets.
• Strong communication and client management skills, with experience presenting insights to senior stakeholders