Director, Forecasting

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, a pioneering biopharma company based in South San Francisco, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Forecasting to join the Commercial Analytics team, part of Business Operations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to Rigel’s commercial success and to grow with the company as we continue our growth trajectory.

The Director of Forecasting will support the Commercial team in making efforts to understand the current market trends and growth trajectories of licensed products. This position entails quarterly estimates, long term projections and supporting our CMC department on the supply chain.

Salary Range: $215,000 to $260,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forecast updates including 5-year projections and quarterly estimates across all marketed products
• CMC updates quarterly
• Partnering with research to include any relevant market updates on addressable populations/opportunity
• Aligning with the leadership team on sales goals
• Board updates quarterly

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master’s degree/PhD
• Required: Experience within pharma/biotech/health care industries and/or related industries
• Preferred; Possess deep understanding of life sciences commercial data, including SP/SD data,

SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Experience with forecasting in biotech/pharma markets
• Possess strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid project management and decision-making skills
• Excellent PowerPoint and excel skills
• Solid organizational, project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Proven success in managing and partnering with peers, internal stakeholders and external vendors.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $215,000 to $260,000. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is commission-based and is eligible for equity incentive awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. This position is not eligible to participate in Rigel's annual bonus program.

Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid company holidays; and other benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.