Director, Oncology Forecasting – Global Pan-tumor

MSD

. Lead development of strategic forecasts for products and indications .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $190,800 - $300,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic forecasting, including advanced forecasting techniques and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment. Proficient in translating complex business questions into actionable insights and recommendations to support marketing strategies.

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Strategic ForecastingForecast Model DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipData AnalysisPharmaceutical Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Forecast ModelingTrend-Based ForecastingMonte Carlo AnalysisScenario AnalysisData-Oriented Analytical Methods

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage AmbiguityLeadership Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Forecasting Digital Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMaster’s DegreeDoctorate Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMarket ResearchPayer AnalyticsMarket Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of strategic forecasts for products and indications
Interpret forecast implications, develop insights, and communicate recommendations to support marketing strategy
Collaborate with Market Research, Data Science, Payer Analytics, Marketing, Market Access, and Finance
Serve as primary contact for commercial teams on product and indication forecasts and forecast-related insights
Scope, design, and deliver forecasting projects and periodic forecasting cycles
Determine appropriate forecast modeling approaches, tools, and techniques
Develop insights strategies and plans to provide inputs for strategic forecasting
Lead the team through enterprise forecasting cycles
Use the Forecasting digital tool and guide coding experts in implementing forecasting workflows
Explain forecasting results to stakeholders
Monitor actual performance against forecast and identify drivers
Align with business partners on forecasting inputs, outputs, and insights
Apply trend-based forecasting, scenario analysis, Monte Carlo analysis, and other forecasting capabilities
Build and develop high-performing strategic forecasting teams
Mentor, coach, and lead direct and indirect reports
Partner and influence across a highly matrixed organization, including US- and India-based colleagues
Communicate forecasting processes, inputs, and insights clearly to stakeholders
Enable problem-solving around targeted business questions
Act as a thought leader and strategic partner to business partners
Develop forecasting solutions supporting business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline required
Minimum of 8–10+ years of relevant delivery of complex analytical projects in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry using market research and/or large patient or physician databases
Experience developing forecast models and extracting forecasting insights
Experience leading diverse groups of work colleagues and positively managing ambiguity
Ability to lead cross-functional pods
Ability to work independently and collaborate seamlessly
Ability to lead without authority
Ability to understand business processes and translate business questions into hypotheses and requirements to guide analysis
Excellent problem-solving skills with appreciation for data-oriented analytical methods
Ability to operate in an unstructured environment and create structure and clarity
Ability to work within a highly matrixed environment and prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
MBA or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Medical Sciences preferred
Direct line management experience preferred
Therapeutic area experience in oncology, vaccines, or pharma/rare preferred
Advanced forecasting experience, including patient-based and trend-based models, scenarios, and simulations preferred
Consultative business partner experience preferred
Experience partnering with Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Market Research, Data Science, or Payer Analytics preferred
No visa sponsorship
Must be based at the hybrid Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA locations
Travel may be required, under 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement
Accommodation support during the application or hiring process