[Hiring] Senior Director / Executive Director, Forecasting & New Product Planning @ARS Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Sr. Director/Executive Director, Forecasting & Commercial Assessments is the company’s authoritative source for commercial projections and strategic market analytics. This leader owns the corporate forecast for neffy, leads commercial assessments for neffy lifecycle opportunities and future pipeline and business development assets, and directs the Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence function through an experienced Senior Director.

The role is a strategic analytical partner to the CCO and the executive leadership team. It turns market data, performance trends, and forward-looking assumptions into the commercial story the company presents to its Board of Directors and the investment community.

This is a high-visibility role for a leader who can build a rigorous, defensible model, leading to a clear, confident point of view for senior executives, investors, and the Board. Success depends on close collaboration with:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Market Access
• Commercial Operations
• Trade/Channel
• Finance
• Medical Affairs
• Investor Relations
• Business Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline required; MBA/advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 8 years in Life Sciences - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related field.
• Prior experience and expert knowledge within commercial disciplines such as forecasting/analytics, product strategy, new product planning, market research, pricing, or strategic marketing.
• Demonstrated experience providing key commercial insights, pipeline planning & forecasting, and leading the insights function to relate scientific information & market intelligence into commercial recommendations.
• Experience successfully partnering across the organization to align and move efforts forward.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting complex data, strategies, and concepts to key stakeholders/executive team/Board.

Requirements

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate forecasts, market models and commercial scenarios.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development and end-to-end commercialization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects/teams, and collaborate well and influence without direct authority.
• Strong judgment in situations involving ambiguity or incomplete information.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clear, decision-oriented recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on operating style suited to a fast-paced biotechnology environment.
• Collaborative, influential, and excellent people skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% is required for success in the role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation & benefits package.
• Full-time salary range for this position is $285,000 to $320,000.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Equity and 401k matching.
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees.

Company Description

ARS Pharmaceuticals is a fast-growing, innovative company dedicated to transforming the treatment of severe allergic reactions with neffy®, the first and only FDA-approved needle-free epinephrine product. If you’re motivated to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture.