Director, Global Oncology Forecasting

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Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world‑class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people.

In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Director, Global Oncology Forecasting will be responsible for leading and owning demand and revenue forecasts for several oncology assets and will be reporting to the Senior Director, Global Business Strategy and Analytics. Director is a dynamic member of the Global Business Strategy and Analytics team and partners closely with Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing, Medical Affairs, R&D, Finance, Regulatory, and Market Access internally across global and regional teams and externally including with Alliance Partner(s).

This individual will work cross functionally to integrate insights and key assumptions into forecast models and NPV (Net Product Value) calculations which inform decision to invest into pivotal clinical trials, decisions to file, decisions to upscale or downscale long‑term manufacturing planning and other strategic decisions for the pipeline products. Director of forecasting serves as a strategic partner to the senior leadership by assessing and presenting financial scenarios within the Oncology business unit and helps brand teams and stakeholders make informed strategic decisions through the clear development & articulation of scenarios under consideration.

• Own the end‑to‑end global forecasting process for inline brands and pipeline assets, ensuring forecasts are robust, transparent, and aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead sensitivity and variance analysis, providing comprehensive rationale and strategic implications versus prior forecasts.
• Lead financial assessments beyond forecasting, by calculating P&L/NPVs for decisions to invest in a pivotal trial, decisions to file, and other strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous enhancement and innovation of forecasting models, incorporating cutting‑edge methodologies to meet evolving organizational needs.

• Facilitate high‑level discussions with senior stakeholders to formulate and challenge key assumptions, articulating commercial risks, opportunities, and strategic insights with clarity and influence.
• Integrate competitive intelligence (CI), market research, and cross‑functional inputs to ensure rigor and accuracy in forecast assumptions.
• Provide authoritative, data‑driven perspectives on asset valuations (inline and pipeline) to support strategic decision‑making at the global level.

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to global and regional leadership across Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development.
• Lead alignment efforts across global and regional stakeholders on forecast assumptions, valuation methodologies, and scenario planning to ensure cohesive decision‑making.
• Support commercial leadership in effectively communicating forecast insights, assumptions, and scenarios to senior management and cross‑functional partners, enhancing transparency and confidence.

• Maintain full accountability for the integrity, transparency, and governance of global forecasts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit readiness and respond to governance milestone reviews, providing expert…