Associate Director – Strategic Forecasting

MSD

. Develop strategic forecasts for a set of products and indications .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic forecasts and insights to inform marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Proficient in advanced forecasting techniques, scenario analysis, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive business objectives.

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Forecast ModelingAnalytical Project DeliveryCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsTherapeutic Area Experience

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Hard Skills

Forecast ModelingScenario AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentData AnalysisPatient-Based ModelsTrend-Based ModelsAdvanced ScenariosSimulationsMarket ResearchPayer Analytics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Without AuthorityAbility to Manage Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryOncologyVaccinesMarket AccessFinanceDigital Human HealthMatrixed TeamsConsultative Business PartnerUS and Puerto Rico Residents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic forecasts for a set of products and indications
Interpret forecasting implications and develop insights to inform marketing strategy
Collaborate with Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, and other Digital Human Health functions
Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques for assigned assets and indications
Develop and deliver forecasts and forecasting insights aligned with the enterprise forecasting process
Support understanding of actual performance against forecast and identify performance drivers
Align forecasting inputs, outputs, and insights with Marketing, Market Access, and Finance
Address business strategy and decision-making using a range of forecasting capabilities
Enable interconnected problem-solving around targeted business questions
Establish trust-based relationships as a thought leader and strategic partner to business partners
Develop strategic forecasting solutions supporting business objectives
Drive clear communication regarding forecasting processes, inputs, insights, and related topics
Partner with forecasting colleagues in a highly matrixed structure, including US- and India-based colleagues
Travel may be required, less than 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in related discipline required
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant delivery of complex analytical projects in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry using market research and/or large patient or physician databases
Experience in developing forecast models and/or related analytics, including scenario analysis and business case development
Experience working in highly cross-functional, matrixed teams
Experience leading diverse groups of work colleagues and positively managing ambiguity
Ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly; lead without authority
Ability to understand business processes and break down business questions into specific, tangible hypotheses and requirements
Excellent problem-solving skills with appreciation for data-oriented analytical methods
Ability to operate in an unstructured environment and create structure and clarity
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Therapeutic area experience in oncology, vaccines, or pharma/rare preferred
Advanced forecasting experience, including patient-based and trend-based models, advanced scenarios and simulations, and TA-specific modeling nuances preferred
Consultative business partner experience preferred
Prior experience in Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, or Payer Analytics preferred
US and Puerto Rico residents only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangement