[Hiring] Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Director, US Commercial Forecasting & Analytics is an integral part of the Corporate Strategy team at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Commercial Forecasting & Analytics. The role is responsible for leading forecast & related business processes and informing decisions for the company’s flagship franchise – Oxybates in narcolepsy & idiopathic hypersomnia. The role will partner with various cross-functional groups to develop, articulate, and maintain a viewpoint on commercial potential and corresponding investments/effort.

This position requires a qualified professional with experience working in a corporate and/or consulting setting. The candidate should be proficient in excel modeling and have a track record of developing analytics to support strategic & operational planning. The role requires experience in navigating in a matrix environment, preparing & presenting to senior management, and informing business decisions. The role will enhance decision making by providing analytical rigor through development of scenarios, modeling risks & uncertainties, and clarifying trade-offs.

We are looking for someone who combines strategic mindset, excellent problem solving, natural curiosity, humility, and a strong work ethic to join our team. The candidate should have experience working in the biopharma industry with a solid working knowledge of the industry value chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience with time spent in a commercial forecasting, insights & analytics, financial planning, or management consulting with focus on biopharma.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.

Requirements

• Direct experience in market, disease area and product forecasting.
• Proficient in building excel-based forecast models, P&Ls, and other ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Track record of cross-functional partnering in solving business questions and ensuring input & alignment on analysis.
• Experience leading and establishing processes to accommodate disparate but overlapping needs.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and adapt project approaches as internal or external conditions change.
• Ability to plan and tightly manage multiple work-streams while balancing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication / presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, and garner credibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid vacation.
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation.
• Discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.