Director, Global Oncology Forecasting

Overview

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Job Summary

• Director, Global Oncology Forecasting will be responsible for leading and owning demand and revenue forecasts for several oncology assets and will report to the Senior Director, Global Business Strategy and Analytics. The Director is a dynamic member of the Global Business Strategy and Analytics team and partners closely with Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing, Medical Affairs, R&D, Finance, Regulatory, and Market Access internally across global and regional teams and externally including with Alliance Partner(s).
  
  This individual will work cross-functionally to integrate insights and key assumptions into forecast models and NPV calculations which inform decisions to invest into pivotal clinical trials, decisions to file, decisions to upscale or downscale long-term manufacturing planning and other strategic decisions for the pipeline products. The Director of forecasting serves as a strategic partner to the senior leadership by assessing and presenting financial scenarios within the Oncology business unit and helps brand teams and stakeholders make informed strategic decisions through the clear development and articulation of scenarios under consideration.

• Strategic Forecasting and Analysis
• Own the end-to-end global forecasting process for inline brands and pipeline assets, ensuring forecasts are robust, transparent, and aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead sensitivity and variance analysis, providing comprehensive rationale and strategic implications versus prior forecasts.
• Lead financial assessments beyond forecasting, by calculating P&L/NPVs for decisions to invest in a pivotal trial, decisions to file, and other strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous enhancement and innovation of forecasting models, incorporating cutting-edge methodologies to meet evolving organizational needs.

• Insight Leadership and Commercial Strategy
• Facilitate high-level discussions with senior stakeholders to formulate and challenge key assumptions, articulating commercial risks, opportunities, and strategic insights with clarity and influence.
• Integrate competitive intelligence (CI), market research, and cross-functional inputs to ensure rigor and accuracy in forecast assumptions.
• Provide authoritative, data-driven perspectives on asset valuations (inline and pipeline) to support strategic decision-making at the global level.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to global and regional leadership across Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development.
• Lead alignment efforts across global and regional stakeholders on forecast assumptions, valuation methodologies, and scenario planning to ensure cohesive decision-making.
• Support commercial leadership in effectively communicating forecast insights, assumptions, and scenarios to senior management and cross-functional partners, enhancing transparency and confidence.

• Governance and Compliance
• Maintain full accountability for the integrity, transparency, and governance of global forecasts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit readiness and respond to governance milestone reviews, providing expert insights and documentation to support financial planning cycles and decision points.
• Contribute to improvement of and adhere to the Alliance governance structures and processes.

• Partnership and Performance Tracking
• Collaborate closely with regional commercial analytics teams to develop and maintain performance tracking dashboards and reporting tools that inform ongoing business performance and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Alliance partners aligning on forecasts and assumptions.
• Champion the integration of commercial assessments for early-stage assets, providing strategic input to support portfolio prioritization and resource allocation.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree preferably Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics required
• MBA or other advanced degrees preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 10 or more years of commercial experience in Pharma required
• 7 or more years in forecasting and analytics in Pharma/Biotech required
• Deep knowledge of therapeutic areas that DSI competes in or demonstrated ability to develop that knowledge preferred

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified…