Strategic Lead, Commercial Analytics & Forecasting

EPM Scientific; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Analytics & Forecasting in Philadelphia to lead brand forecasting and analytics efforts. The role partners across Brand Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Finance to translate data into strategic decisions that shape resource allocation and growth.

You will design models, analyze performance, and present insights to senior leadership, influencing budgeting, planning, and long-term strategy in a fast-growing pharma environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial forecasting and business analytics, bridging technical analysis and strategy.
• Strong proficiency with large datasets and translating findings into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand forecasting activities across short-term and long-range planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain forecast models using market research, secondary data, field insights, and internal metrics.
• Analyze commercial performance data and generate insights for brand strategy and launch planning.
• Partner with Brand Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Finance, Commercial Operations, and Leadership.
• Design and execute advanced analytics projects to answer business questions and identify opportunities.
• Utilize prescription, claims, patient, and market data to inform brand planning recommendations.
• Present insights, risks, opportunities, and forecast assumptions to senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and strategic forecasting exercises.
• Develop scenario analyses and sensitivity models to evaluate market events and initiatives.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies and reporting to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Commercial forecasting

Business analytics

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

Python

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Statistics/Data Analytics/Finance/Marketing

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

Python

Job description

EPM Scientific is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Analytics & Forecasting in Philadelphia to lead brand forecasting and analytics efforts. The role partners across Brand Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Finance to translate data into strategic decisions that shape resource allocation and growth.

You will design models, analyze performance, and present insights to senior leadership, influencing budgeting, planning, and long-term strategy in a fast-growing pharma environment.