Director of US Forecasting & Market Research

Director of US Forecasting & Market Research

Company
:
Ascendis Pharma, a fast‑growing biopharmaceutical company, is applying innovative Trans Con technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical organization.

Location
:
Princeton, NJ (Hybrid model – three days per week in office).

About the role
:
The Director will lead US commercial forecasting, performance reporting, and primary market research to drive impactful decision‑making for Ascendis Pharma's product portfolio.

Key responsibilities
:

• Lead the development and evolution of US patient and revenue forecasting models across the product portfolio, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards.
• Partner with the US Analytics & Commercial Operations team and business units to integrate disparate data sets, analyze market and competitor information, and inform near‑term and long‑term forecasts.
• Design and execute primary and secondary market research initiatives (HCP/payer/patient studies, marketing mix, sales force effectiveness, chart audits, benchmarking).
• Synthesize field feedback into actionable recommendations and integrate these insights into monthly business reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Finance, and IT to maintain accurate data, structured storytelling, and coordinated performance reporting.
• Present forecasting results and insights to senior leadership, providing recommendations to drive business decisions.
• Continuously review and improve forecasting methodologies and processes, applying industry best practices.

Qualifications and experience
:

• 8–12 years of experience in revenue forecasting, preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in building long‑range patient‑based forecasting models and trend‑based reconciling.
• Experience designing, executing, and synthesizing primary research (ATU surveys, quantitative and qualitative modalities).
• Excellent data analysis competence and deep understanding of market trends, competitor landscapes, and regulatory changes.
• Proficient communicator; able to present complex insights to senior leadership.
• Proven cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder relationship building.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and adept at identifying risks and opportunities.
• Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of forecasting best practices.
• Background in US market analysis or forecasting in a biopharma context.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree (MS, MBA) in a quantitative or healthcare discipline strongly preferred.

Education & Training
:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).

Compensation
: $210,000 – $230,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus and incentive compensation.

Benefits: 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision plans, life and AD&D, short/long‑term disability, pet and legal insurance, employee assistance, professional development, HSA, flexible spending accounts, various incentive compensation plans, mental health resources, paid parental leave, and more.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially. Applications will be evaluated as received, so please apply promptly.

Contact:
Penney Busichio, Talent Acquisition Partner ().