Ascendis Pharma · 1 day ago
Director of US Forecasting & Market Research - Job ID: 1809
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expAscendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company applying innovative technology to build a leading, fully integrated organization. The Director of US Forecasting and Market Research will lead efforts in commercial forecasting, performance reporting, and market research to drive impactful decision-making within the company.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth Care
Responsibilities
Lead the efforts to build and evolve the US patient and revenue forecasting efforts across the product portfolio, ensuring accuracy and alignment with industry standards
Ensure ongoing partnership with the broader US Analytics & Commercial Operations team and broader USBU Business Partners to support the integration of disparate data sets, analyze market data, competitor information, and other factors to inform and adjust both the near-term and long-range forecasts
Design and lead primary and secondary market research and insights gathering efforts supporting the US market (Quant and qual HCP/payer/patient/caregiver ATUs, Marketing Mix, Sales Force Effectiveness, Chart audits, benchmarking)
Ensure primary insights are informing field and secondary data analytics, cross-functional business decisions, and monthly business reviews
Develop structured feedback mechanisms from field teams and synthesize analytics and insights into actionable recommendations
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access and Patient Services, Finance, Global to ensure alignment between US product forecasts and driving strategic decision making
Collaborate cross-functionally with Forecasting, IT, Market Research, and external vendors to ensure data accuracy, structured story telling, and to maintain coordinated approach to performance reporting
Present insights and forecast results to senior leadership, providing recommendations to drive business decisions
Support brands by enabling data and insight driven decision making through scenario modeling, forecast assessments, qual insights, and competitive assessments
Continuously review forecasting methodologies and processes for improvement, applying industry best practices to enhance forecasting capabilities
Qualification
Required
8-12 years of experience and a proven track record in revenue forecasting, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Bachelor's degree required
Extensive experience with building long range patient-based forecasting models and utilizing trends-based forecasting to reconcile strategic drivers for near-term performance
Experience with designing, executing, and synthesizing key primary research efforts, ATU surveys, and other qualitative and quantitative modalities
Exceptional data analysis skills with a deep understanding of market trends, competitor landscapes, and regulatory changes
Strong communicator with experience presenting complex insights to senior leadership
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams
Proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in identifying risks and opportunities
Continuous improvement mindset, focused on enhancing forecasting methodologies and processes
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
Adaptable to a fast-changing business environment
Knowledge of industry best practices in forecasting, with a passion for leveraging new tools and technologies to improve efficiency
Background in market analysis or forecasting, particularly within the US market
Strong understanding of financial and operational aspects of forecasting
Preferred
Master's degree (MS, MBA) in a quantitative or healthcare-related discipline strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various incentive compensation plans
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Mental Health resources
Paid leave benefits for new parents
Company
Ascendis Pharma
Ascendis Pharma built a high-value pipeline that aims to change the clinical treatment paradigms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.88BKey Investors
Royalty Pharma
2024-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2023-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Ivanna Rosendal
Senior Director, IT Business Partner
Keren Tenenbaum
US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
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