Director, Forecasting, Performance & Brand Analytics
Leo Pharma GmbH, WorkFromHome, NJ, United States
Director, Forecasting, Performance & Brand Analytics
Field of work: Sales, Marketing & Market Access
Posting Date: 26 Feb 2026
Role Description
Your Role:
The Director, Forecasting, Performance & Brand Analytics leads an integrated forecasting and analytics capability that enables data‑driven commercial and portfolio decision‑making, with a strong focus on patient‑centric and access‑informed insights. The role delivers robust demand forecasts, standardized performance measurement, and advanced patient and brand insights across the portfolio. It partners closely with Commercial, Market Access, and Data & Digital teams and requires a balanced blend of strategic leadership and hands‑on analytical execution.
This is a hybrid role, based out of LEO’s Madison, NJ office.
Your Responsibilities:
Establish and lead a best‑in‑class forecasting capability, including methodologies, assumptions, governance, and documentation standards, andcontinuously improve forecast accuracythrough performance tracking, post‑launch learning, and structured feedback loops.
Own brand‑level demand forecastsincorporating patient dynamics, access environment, promotional drivers, and competitive landscape, andensure alignment and consistencyacross Marketing, Sales, and Finance stakeholders.
Develop scenario, sensitivity, and what‑if analyses to inform business planning, strategic choices, and leadership discussions, andoversee external forecasting vendorswhilemaintainingfull internal ownership of assumptions, insights, and recommendations.
Design and own standardized brand performance measurement frameworksand deliverexecutive‑ready dashboards and insightsto support Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and ad‑hoc leadership needs.
Lead variance and root‑cause analyseslinking actual performance to forecast assumptions, patient dynamics, and executional drivers, andtranslate analytical findingsinto concise, decision‑oriented narratives for senior leadership.
Lead patient‑level analyticsincluding line of therapy, patient journey, new vs. continuing patients, switching, persistence, and adherence, anddeliver segmentation and deep‑dive analysesincorporating predictive modeling and machine learning to uncover growth drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Conduct hands‑on analyticsusing syndicated and patient‑level data (IQVIA NPA, LAAD, DDD, claims, access data) andreconcile patient, sales, and audit perspectivesintoa single sourceof brand performance truth.
Partner with Data Managementto ensure data quality, scalability, and analytical reliability,establishanalytical standards, and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Market Access asathought partnerto convert insights into actionable strategies.
Your Qualifications:
Master’s degree in QuantitativeDiscipline (Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, or ComputerScience )required.
8–12+ years of experience in forecasting, brand analytics, performance analytics, or commercial analytics within pharmaceutical or life sciences organizations.
Demonstrated success building or significantly enhancing brand/commercial analytics capabilities with strongexpertisein patient analytics, including line of therapy and patient journey analysis.
Strong strategic and analytical mindset withhigh standardsfor rigor, data integrity, and business judgment.
Proven ability tooperateeffectively in a build-from-scratch, resource‑constrained environment.
Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights, along with a collaborative leadership style with a strong ability to influence across functions.
Advancedproficiency withat least one statistical analysis platform such as SAS, R, or Python (Hands‑On Experience Required) for analytics, automation, and advanced data processing.
Experience with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau and hands‑on experience with LAAD claims, IQVIAxPonent, DDD, and NPA audit data.
The base salary range for this position is $205,000- $250,000per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.