Head, Inline Brands Forecasting, Global Oncology (Director)
Takeda, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
About the role
The Head of Inline Brands Forecasting will be a key strategic partner to the Global & US marketing and new product planning teams in creating short, medium, and long term forecasts within Takeda’s Oncology Business Unit (OBU). This role is responsible for leading the development of US and global revenue forecasts for the inline brands portfolio.
The individual will perform strategic market analysis for inline brands through the integration of secondary healthcare data analytics, competitive intelligence, and primary market research, and other data inputs to create quantitative insights and facilitate key business decisions. As part of this role, the individual will regularly interact with cross‑functional teams across commercial, clinical, medical, and access/pricing teams to perform asset evaluations.
She/he will interact with senior leadership of the Oncology business unit to present commercial potential of inline brands and will work closely with team members from US, Japan, and EU5 to integrate forecasts across those markets. The individual is expected to regularly synthesize key analytical outputs in management‑ready deliverables to inform and drive strategic business decisions. In addition to strong therapeutic area knowledge, the individual is expected to have a strong grasp of incorporating insights across market research, competitive intelligence, and secondary data analytics to drive the commercial assessment.
How you will contribute
Ensure that customized, global, strategic forecasts are developed for inline brands (global and US) with assumptions based on facts and research.
Collaborate with team members from commercial, market research, analytics, competitive intelligence, global pricing and market access to ensure all relevant market insights inform the forecasts.
Lead the consensus‑building process to gain alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions with senior stakeholders and the Oncology Leadership Team (OLT).
Leverage advanced analytics and integrate data available across multiple sources to enhance understanding of market impact of the assets being considered.
Lead the development, training and dissemination of long‑range forecasting, mid‑range planning and mid‑year estimate processes and applicable templates and management summaries for all relevant oncology products to regions and local operating companies of the Oncology Business Unit.
Lead identification, maintenance, and generation of data references/databases, analogs for continuously improving oncology epidemiology and other forecast inputs across markets.
Create forecasts that are range based, identifying key risk and opportunities of the brands/assets under consideration.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the commercial teams and other key stakeholders as they work through the strategy to drive growth in inline brands.
Manage and supervise a team of Takeda resources and vendors (onshore & offshore) to deliver on key priorities.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced Degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in forecasting, market research, or business analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Significant experience conducting complex assets valuations in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with advanced spreadsheets and patient‑based forecast modeling, including dynamic patient models.
Experience in business development forecasting, preferred.
Experience in oncology, inline brands or similar specialty areas.
Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time‑series analyses, simulation, and data analysis and data visualization tools.
Product launch and global experience, consulting experience with forecasting, market research or business analysis firms.
Travel Requirements
Less than 10%
More about us At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. Employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt Yes
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The individual will perform strategic market analysis for inline brands through the integration of secondary healthcare data analytics, competitive intelligence, and primary market research, and other data inputs to create quantitative insights and facilitate key business decisions. As part of this role, the individual will regularly interact with cross‑functional teams across commercial, clinical, medical, and access/pricing teams to perform asset evaluations.
She/he will interact with senior leadership of the Oncology business unit to present commercial potential of inline brands and will work closely with team members from US, Japan, and EU5 to integrate forecasts across those markets. The individual is expected to regularly synthesize key analytical outputs in management‑ready deliverables to inform and drive strategic business decisions. In addition to strong therapeutic area knowledge, the individual is expected to have a strong grasp of incorporating insights across market research, competitive intelligence, and secondary data analytics to drive the commercial assessment.
How you will contribute
Ensure that customized, global, strategic forecasts are developed for inline brands (global and US) with assumptions based on facts and research.
Collaborate with team members from commercial, market research, analytics, competitive intelligence, global pricing and market access to ensure all relevant market insights inform the forecasts.
Lead the consensus‑building process to gain alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions with senior stakeholders and the Oncology Leadership Team (OLT).
Leverage advanced analytics and integrate data available across multiple sources to enhance understanding of market impact of the assets being considered.
Lead the development, training and dissemination of long‑range forecasting, mid‑range planning and mid‑year estimate processes and applicable templates and management summaries for all relevant oncology products to regions and local operating companies of the Oncology Business Unit.
Lead identification, maintenance, and generation of data references/databases, analogs for continuously improving oncology epidemiology and other forecast inputs across markets.
Create forecasts that are range based, identifying key risk and opportunities of the brands/assets under consideration.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the commercial teams and other key stakeholders as they work through the strategy to drive growth in inline brands.
Manage and supervise a team of Takeda resources and vendors (onshore & offshore) to deliver on key priorities.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced Degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in forecasting, market research, or business analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Significant experience conducting complex assets valuations in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with advanced spreadsheets and patient‑based forecast modeling, including dynamic patient models.
Experience in business development forecasting, preferred.
Experience in oncology, inline brands or similar specialty areas.
Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time‑series analyses, simulation, and data analysis and data visualization tools.
Product launch and global experience, consulting experience with forecasting, market research or business analysis firms.
Travel Requirements
Less than 10%
More about us At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. Employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt Yes
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