Associate Director, Forecasting - Dermatology

Job title: Associate Director, Forecasting - Dermatology

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

As Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology within our I&A team, you will be responsible for leading commercial forecasting activities for Dupixent's US Dermatology portfolio as part of the Sanofi US Specialty Care Business Operations organization. In this role, you will be an integral partner to the US Dupixent Commercial team, developing short and long-range sales forecasts for in-line and future Dermatology indications while providing strategic insights on potential threats and opportunities. This position is based in Cambridge, MA and will report to the Director, Forecasting – US Dupixent. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US Dupixent Dermatology team and cross-functional partners to develop, document, and communicate accurate long-term patient/volume / revenue forecasts for annual Strategic Planning & Budget cycles.
• Collaborate with US Dupixent Finance & other US Specialty Care forecasters in forecast cycle planning to promote harmonization across therapeutic areas.
• Support model enhancements to ensure forecasts for in-line & launch products reflect strategic direction of each brand (e.g., segmentation, patient flow, etc.).
• Collaborate with Market Research to plan & design studies that provide key forecast inputs (e.g., demand study / conjoint exercises).
• Partner with Market Access to incorporate the latest access assumptions, conduct payer mix analyses, and calculate government program obligatory rebates.
• When necessary, use resources such as analogue analyses & external forecasts (e.g., syndicated / analyst reports) to pressure-test assumptions.
• Develop forecast scenarios to quantify potential risks & opportunities.
• Contribute to US Dupixent leadership reviews by explaining key Dermatology forecast assumptions & outputs, from epidemiology through ex-factory volumes.
• Partner with US SPC Finance team to develop & deliver forecast review presentations for US Dupixent Commercial, SPC NA, & SPC Global leadership.
• Work with Global Dupixent forecasting to ensure that US deliverables align with Global guidance and properly integrate with the Global forecast aggregation process.
• Provide monthly updates to US Dupixent leadership on performance and near‑term forecast outlook, integrating latest actuals, analytics, Market Research, CI, etc.
• In partnership with Analytics & Finance colleagues, provide key end‑of‑month closing deliverables (i.e., price / volume & demand / inventory analyses).
• Collaborate with Commercial & Finance leadership to revise near‑term forecast, accounting for latest actuals & emerging market opportunities/threats.
• Conduct ad‑hoc meetings with US Dupixent Dermatology brand leads to review key updates, monitor areas of focus, and proactively provide data‑driven insights.
• Work with Finance and Demand Planning to ensure the most appropriate forecast (by SKU) is delivered for monthly supply chain planning activities.
• When necessary, attend S&OP meetings to speak to forecast variances or events (e.g., launches, new indications, new devices).
• Design, conduct, and communicate ad‑hoc analyses that leverage forecast models to answer key business questions, e.g., co‑promotion potential or ROI analysis.
• When necessary, collaborate with US Dupixent Marketing, Sales, Patient Support Services and Finance teams to assess the value of proposed initiatives.
• Deliver and present analyses to US Dupixent / Sanofi SPC leadership, including break‑even analyses or assessments of return‑on‑investment.
• Collaborate with Data Management, Analytics, and external data providers to conduct periodic reviews of key model inputs to ensure forecast accuracy.

About You

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of direct forecasting experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Candidates with an advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) and a minimum of 3-4 years of direct forecasting experience may be considered.
• Strong business acumen, with well‑developed communication & presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills, with demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain short and long‑term forecast models; Microsoft Excel expertise required.
• Proven strategic thinking ability, with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical / biotech landscape; experience working in relevant therapeutic areas is a plus.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry data sources (e.g., IQVIA anonymous patient-level data, IQVIA syndicated reports, internal patient services & specialty pharmacy data, etc.) and US payer / health insurance environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, with a track record of delivering exceptional results.
• Authentic, humble team‑player with a strong desire to learn & develop new skills.
• Excellent project management skills, able to deftly balance multiple projects / priorities.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment with many cross‑functional partners to understand and influence key business decisions.
• Experience in applying data science methodologies to complex quantitative problems; experience with VBA or programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, Python, etc.) is a plus.

Why Choose Us

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life‑changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real‑world solutions.
• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross‑functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.
• Thrive in inclusive, high‑performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what’s next.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $148,500.00 - $214,500.00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

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