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Overview
The Senior Director of Forecasting will be responsible for evolving Insmed's capabilities in forecasting, including developing strategy related to forecasting methodologies, processes, and technologies that will enhance decision-making and planning across the organization. This role will be a key member of the Commercial Effectiveness team and will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Sales, FP&A) to optimize estimation and articulation of the commercial opportunity. This is a hands-on role that requires an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to execute all aspects of forecasting, from modeling through to creating a narrative and driving the company to action. The position will be in Bridgewater, NJ and may require some travel. This is not currently a supervisory position but may have responsibilities in the future.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative forecasting leader. The person in this role will be responsible for:
Leading development of US forecasts across multiple products and indications, as well as guiding and maintaining forecast models across regions
Collaborating closely with regional Commercial Effectiveness teams to ensure consistency of forecast assumptions across countries, when possible, and to ensure clear messaging
Leading the consolidation of global forecasts and maintaining an up-to-date view of key risks and opportunities in the short, mid and long-term
Driving consolidation and delivery of the forecast narrative to senior leadership
Proposing methodology, process improvements, and technology solutions, then getting buy-in from cross-functional leaders and leading implementation of such solutions
Integrating secondary data analyses and primary market research insights to support forecast assumptions
Collaborating with analytic teams on the tracking of product performance vs. forecast expectations
Working closely with vendor partners to identify analogs and benchmarks to support forecast assumptions
Sharing best practices, innovating, driving efficiencies, and partnering with regional forecasting teams
Staying updated on market evolutions and dynamics relevant to Insmed products/pipeline, proactively updating forecasts with material market events
Knowledge & Experience
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical data (e.g., sales, specialty pharmacy, payer, promotional & marketing data, longitudinal patient-level data)
Experience with launches and commercialization of pharmaceutical products (specialty drug/respiratory launch experience preferred)
Strong blend of technical proficiency, business acumen, and experience informing business growth and opportunity
Experience within the US market (experience with global markets beneficial)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related discipline required (MS, PhD, MBA or other advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of leadership experience in demand forecasting within a pharmaceutical/biotech company or healthcare consulting firm (will consider related experience)
Expertise in developing product forecasts, market assessments, and competitive intelligence analyses
Proven track-record of working with senior leadership on forecast development and communication
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Collaborative and influential leadership style, with the ability to build strong partnerships across the organization
Skills
Experience with secondary data [e.g., APLD medical claims data, audited TRx data (IQVIA or Symphony Health), and epidemiology references]
High proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Access/PowerPoint)
Experience with advanced analytical modeling
Agile team player; able to adapt and execute based on evolving business needs, with strong active listening skills
Ability to extract and quickly process key information, summarize needs of cross-functional teams, and provide targeted and appropriate insights and recommendations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work across cultures
Skilled at leading without authority in a cross-functional environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Salary Range
$207,000 - $289,867 a year
Compensation & Benefits
We're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:
Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based
Competitive compensation package including bonus
Stock options and RSU awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible Vacation Policy
Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break
ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental Health on-line digital resource
Well-being reimbursement
Paid leave benefits for new parents
Paid time off to volunteer
On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters
Additional Information
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
