Associate Director, Hematology, Strategic Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics

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• Reporting to the Director of Strategic Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics, you will lead forecasting programs centered around decision analytics for the CSL portfolio.
• You will lead forecasting projects across Hematology CSL therapy area. This role will be the direct point of contact for all forecasting needs for the commercial development of in-line and pipeline assets.
• This position is critical for investigating and answering key business questions globally, influencing R&D and clinical programs, guiding asset strategy, and contributing to go-no-go decisions of various development programs across CSL.
• You will be a trusted partner, both within the Global Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics team and across the organization.
• You will lead the Long‑Range Plan for Hematology and its end‑to‑end execution.

• Lead the development and management of comprehensive long‑term forecasting models for global therapeutic areas, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with therapeutic area leaders within the commercial development organization as well as PST/GPLs within R&D, and commercial & corporate finance teams to integrate forecasting insights into the annual long‑range planning workstream and other strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging therapeutic opportunities to inform global forecasting and business strategies.
• Manage and work with a team of contractors and offshore resources to deliver long‑term strategic volume and revenue forecasting projects covering multiple CSL therapeutic areas.
• Oversee sales data analysis, market research, and external benchmarks to develop robust and reliable forecasts.
• Present forecast scenarios and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market expectations.
• Collaborate and support other functions within the Forecasting COE – particularly BD & L, three‑year forecasting, and Portfolio/Decision Analytics.
• Lead the execution of long‑range‑plan which entails coordinating with the short‑term forecast team/regions to align on the 3‑year forecast; developing 4‑to‑10‑year volume forecast (baseline & events); alignment with Global & Regional and pricing teams through review meetings/workshops; overseeing scenario modeling; forecast submission.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in forecasting methodologies within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with preferred focus in a scientific or business field (decision sciences, finance, analytics, economics, analytics/statistics or related). Post‑graduate qualifications preferred.
• 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry working across multiple therapeutic areas; plus at least 5+ years of experience running/leading forecasting/analytics teams in biotech/pharma industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• Strength in storytelling, data visualization, and developing effective presentations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a lean organization; experience working in multi‑site/global environment.
• Experienced with multiple forecasting & BI tools including Flexicast, Forecast Pro, Decision Suite/@Risk or any Monte Carlo simulation tools, Tableau, Qlik Sense, etc.
• Experience with multiple epi, sales, and syndicated datasets such as Oracle EpiDB, Data monitor, Clarivate, Evaluate Pharma, Globaldata, IQVIA, Symphony, ADIVO, GERS, UNOS, etc.
• Experience working with Rx, patient claims, pricing (WAC) and managed markets data sources (e.g., IQVIA, SHS, MMIT, Komodo, Clarivate, IPD…