Senior Director – Forecasting & New Product Planning

ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Own the corporate demand forecast for neffy, including scenario and sensitivity analysis .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $285,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in corporate demand forecasting, market insights, and competitive intelligence within the life sciences sector, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic commercial recommendations.

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Corporate Demand ForecastingMarket InsightsCompetitive IntelligenceQuantitative AnalysisCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

ForecastingAnalyticsMarket ResearchPipeline PlanningCommercial InsightsStrategic MarketingScenario PlanningVariance AnalysisData VisualizationDecision-Grade Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborativeInfluentialStrong JudgmentPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA/Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsCommercializationProduct Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the corporate demand forecast for neffy, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
Provide the forecast foundation for quota setting, incentive compensation design, and territory-level planning
Track actual performance against forecast, lead variance analysis, define leading indicators, and recalibrate assumptions
Assist with commercial assessments for pipeline opportunities and business development targets
Support diligence on in-licensing and M&A opportunities with rapid, decision-grade analysis
Lead the Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence function through the Senior Director
Set the research agenda, priorities, and budget
Ensure primary research informs forecast assumptions and strategic choices
Oversee competitive monitoring, scenario planning, and war-gaming
Serve as the analytical lead behind Board materials, earnings preparation, guidance discussions, and investor events
Work with the CFO and Investor Relations on data-backed responses to investor and analyst questions
Translate complex analyses into executive-ready visuals and messages
Partner with commercial leaders and promote data-driven decision-making
Maintain a single, aligned view of the market and forecast for leadership, the Board, and investors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline required; MBA/advanced degree preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant job experience may be considered
15+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 8 years in Life Sciences - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related field
Prior experience and expert knowledge within commercial disciplines such as forecasting/analytics, product strategy, new product planning, market research, pricing, or strategic marketing
Demonstrated experience providing key commercial insights, pipeline planning & forecasting, and leading the insights function to relate scientific information & market intelligence into commercial recommendations
Experience successfully partnering across the organization to align and move efforts forward
Demonstrated experience in presenting complex data, strategies, and concepts to key stakeholders/executive team/Board
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate forecasts, market models and commercial scenarios
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development and end-to-end commercialization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects/teams, and collaborate well and influence without direct authority
Strong judgment in situations involving ambiguity or incomplete information
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clear, decision-oriented recommendations
Entrepreneurial, hands-on operating style suited to a fast-paced biotechnology environment
Collaborative, influential, and excellent people skills
Ability to travel up to 30% is required for success in the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual performance bonus
Equity
401k matching
100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees
Excellent benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities