[Hiring] Brand Insights - Global Market Research & Forecasting AI Lead @Astellas Pharma

Role Description

Establish an AI-enabled market research capability that accelerates insight generation, improves decision quality, and maximizes ROI—while maintaining methodological rigor, compliance, and human judgment.

• Enable AI-augmented, always-on insight generation that complements primary market research.
• Embed AI across the end-to-end MR lifecycle, improving speed to insight, learning velocity, and decision confidence.
• Expand the breadth and depth of message/concept testing and creative optimization, with appropriate validation through PMR as needed.
• Leverage historical research via an Insights Site to reduce duplication and improve insight reuse.
• Improve forecasting decision enablement through stronger linkage between demand/segmentation insights and forecast assumptions.
• Implement a dedicated AI-enabled forecasting capability/tool to enhance brand and portfolio forecasting.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and onboarding new talent.
• Manage resource allocation and support professional growth within the Chapter.
• Represent the Insights Practice as a subject matter expert and contribute to Pods and Value Teams as needed.
• Demonstrate a Growth Mindset that seeks feedback, adapts quickly, and models continuous improvement.
• Collaborate and focus on outcomes, proactively seeking the right answers and solutions across brands.
• Oversee vendor projects and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, decision science, or analytics.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in forecasting, market research, competitive intelligence, and/or decision sciences role at a pharmaceutical company, or a consultancy focused on the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience building, managing, and training teams around a specific area of SME expertise.
• Understanding of the role of Insights function within broader enterprise strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Previous experience working with Global cross-functional teams across multiple brands/TAs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Exceptional people leadership, mentorship, and coaching skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Statistics or Economics (preferred).
• Pharmaceutical Industry Experience in global mid-cap/large-cap company (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions.
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
• Referral bonus program.