Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology

<p><b>Job title:</b> Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology</p><ul><li><p><b>Location:</b> Cambridge, MA</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>About the job</b></p><p></p><p>As <b>Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology</b> within our <b>Digital </b>team, you will be responsible for leading commercial forecasting activities for Dupixent&#39;s US Dermatology portfolio as part of the Sanofi US Specialty Care Business Operations organization.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Join the digital engine driving Sanofi’s transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you’ll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>About Sanofi</b></p><p></p><p>We’re an R&amp;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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Main Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p><span><span><span>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 &amp; Budget cycles </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Collaborate with US Dupixent Finance &amp; other US Specialty Care forecasters in forecast cycle planning to promote harmonization across therapeutic areas </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Support model enhancements to ensure forecasts for in-line &amp; launch products reflect strategic direction of each brand (e.g., segmentation, patient flow, etc.) </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Collaborate with Market Research to plan &amp; design studies that provide key forecast inputs (e.g., demand study / conjoint exercises) </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Partner with Market Access to incorporate the latest access assumptions, conduct payer mix analyses, and calculate government program obligatory rebates </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>When necessary, use resources such as analogue analyses &amp; external forecasts (e.g., syndicated / analyst reports) to pressure-test assumptions  </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Develop forecast scenarios to quantify potential risks &amp; opportunities  </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Contribute to US Dupixent leadership reviews by explaining key Dermatology forecast assumptions &amp; outputs, from epidemiology through ex-factory volumes </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Partner with US SPC Finance team to develop &amp; deliver forecast review presentations for US Dupixent Commercial, SPC NA, &amp; SPC Global leadership </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Work with Global Dupixent forecasting to ensure that US deliverables align with Global guidance and properly integrate with the Global forecast aggregation process </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Provide monthly updates to US Dupixent leadership on performance and near-term forecast outlook, integrating latest actuals, analytics, Market Research, CI, etc. </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>In partnership with Analytics &amp; Finance colleagues, provide key end-of-month closing deliverables (i.e., price / volume &amp; demand / inventory analyses) </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Collaborate with Commercial &amp; Finance leadership to revise near-term forecast, accounting for latest actuals &amp; emerging market opportunities/threats </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Conduct ad-hoc meetings with US Dupixent Dermatology brand leads to review key updates, monitor areas of focus, and proactively provide data-driven insights </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Work with Finance and Demand Planning to ensure the most appropriate forecast (by SKU) is delivered for monthly supply chain planning activities  </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>When necessary, attend S&amp;OP meetings to speak to forecast variances or events (e.g., launches, new indications, new devices) </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Design, conduct, and communicate ad-hoc analyses that leverage forecast models to answer key business questions, e.g., co-promotion potential or ROI analysis </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>When necessary, collaborate with US Dupixent Marketing, Sales, Patient Support Services and Finance teams to assess the value of proposed initiatives </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Deliver and present analyses to US Dupixent / Sanofi SPC leadership, including break-even analyses or assessments of return-on-investment </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Collaborate with Data Management, Analytics, and external data providers to conduct periodic reviews of key model inputs to ensure forecast accuracy </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><span><b><span>About you</span></b> </span></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&#39;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.</p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Strong business acumen, with well-developed communication &amp; presentation skills </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Excellent analytical and forecasting skills, with demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain short and long-term forecast models; Microsoft Excel expertise required </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Proven strategic thinking ability, with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical / biotech landscape; experience working in relevant therapeutic areas is a plus </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry data sources (e.g., IQVIA anonymous patient-level data, IQVIA syndicated reports, internal patient services &amp; specialty pharmacy data, etc.) and US payer / health insurance environment </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of delivering exceptional results </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Authentic, humble team-player with a strong desire to learn &amp; develop new skills </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Excellent project management skills, able to deftly balance multiple projects / priorities </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>Ability to work in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners to understand and influence key business decisions </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span><span>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 </span></span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Why Choose Us</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused team.</p></li><li><p>Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.</p></li><li><p>Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.</p></li><li><p>Join the digital force behind Sanofi’s AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients.</p></li><li><p>Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever.</p></li><li><p>Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee<br />Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.<span> </span><span> </span></p><p></p><p></p><p>#GD-SA</p><p>#LI-SA</p><p>#vhd</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Pursue <i>progress</i>, discover <i>extraordinary</i></h1><p>Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.</p><p></p><p>At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.</p><p></p><p>Watch our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;SkpDBZ-CJKw&amp;t&#61;67s" target="_blank">ALL IN video</a> and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at <a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness" target="_blank">sanofi.com</a>!</p><p></p><p></p><p><i>US and Puerto Rico Residents Only</i></p><p>Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.</p><p></p><p><i>North America Applicants Only</i></p><p></p><p>The salary range for this position is:</p>$148.500,00 - $214.500,00<p></p><p>All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the <a target="_blank" href="https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid&#61;sanofi">LINK</a>.</p>