Associate Director, Forecasting

Associate Director, ForecastingJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director, Forecasting located in Horsham, PA.About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Purpose: The Associate Director, Forecasting is responsible for leading the business forecasting process (short and long term) for J&J Psoriatic brands within the Immunology business unit. This position will serve as an internal consultant to Strategic Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing and sales, and broader business partners: leading the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), delivering accurate and timely business forecasts, delivering business building recommendations that shape decision-making, and driving organizational action. The position plays a key role in advising leadership and guiding the business in the development and evaluation of new and existing strategies and tactics and as a result, shares accountability for business results.The individual must have exceptional leadership skills, having demonstrated the ability to clearly and concisely deliver forecasts and insights, lead collaboration across teams, inspire without authority, and encourage smart risk-taking. They will be personally accountable for making Johnson & Johnson Credo-based decisions and encouraging a Credo-based culture.You will be responsible for:Serve as a forecasting lead, identifying, crafting, and completing short and longer term forecasts which inform business planning strategy and tactics. Ensure timely tracking of forecast accuracy and key assumptions across the main data sources.Determine optimal forecasting approaches to address key business questions, identify appropriate internal and external partners, develop strong partnerships in the context of resources, timing, and overall business goals.Integrate and synthesize forecasting insights into actionable recommendations that influence business partners at all levels to incorporate in business strategy and decision making.Champion the development and implementation of innovative forecasting approaches and methods, shape data strategy, drive efficiencies, and contribute to broader sharing of best practicesDemonstrate leadership courage in order to set priorities and ensure resources are focused on the most critical/ high value projects.Drive a culture of simplicity within the forecasting team and with partners to ensure business processes are streamlined and forecasts, with actionable insights, are delivered in a timely manner to influence the business.Act as a mentor/coach to enable the development of other forecasting team membersStay abreast of emerging healthcare & pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies. Act with speed, agility and accountability.Qualifications / Requirements:Education:BA/BS Required; Advanced Degree DesirableExperience and SkillsRequired:At least 7 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consultingExperience with pharma datasets (e.g. IQVIA DDD, EDI 852/867, NPA, NSP etc.) and their practical applications to forecasting/brand performanceKnowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of forecasting and analytic approaches with the ability to identify appropriate approaches to address key business questionsProven success partnering across commercial teams to integrate forecasts, analytics and insights and then translate into actionable recommendations.Fluency in storytelling and developing effective presentations through compelling visualizations of data/forecasts with comprehensive and impactful recommendations and solutions that drive key decisionsDemonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and integrity to define key business questions with a focused approach to solving through forecasting approaches and solutionsHigh degree of comfort navigating ambiguity and striking the right balance between analytical rigor with speed to decision makingPreferred:Relevant therapeutic area experienceProven track record of mentorship / coaching of team members to enable development of forecasting skillsExperience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing/sales teamsDemonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over timeOther:This position is based in Horsham, PA and will require up to 10% domestic travelJohnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Big Data Management, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Data Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Customer Analytics, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Insights, Market Knowledge, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility