Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology New Indications

Job title: Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology New Indications Location: Cambridge, MA About the Job As Associate Director, Forecasting – Dermatology New Indications within our I&A team, you will be responsible for leading commercial forecasting activities for Dupixent's US Dermatology portfolio as part of the Sanofi US Specialty Care Business Operations organization. In this role, you will be an integral partner to the US Dupixent Commercial team, developing short and long-range sales forecasts for in-line and future Dermatology indications while providing strategic insights on potential threats and opportunities. This position is based in Cambridge, MA and will report to the Director, Forecasting – US Dupixent. Join the digital engine driving Sanofi's transformation - where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science and smarter decisions. Here, you'll help build the first biopharma company powered by AI at scale. About Sanofi: We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Main Responsibilities Collaborate with US Dupixent Dermatology team and cross-functional partners to develop, document, and communicate accurate long-term patient/volume / revenue forecasts for annual Strategic Planning & Budget cycles. Collaborate with US Dupixent Finance & other US Specialty Care forecasters in forecast cycle planning to promote harmonization across therapeutic areas. Support model enhancements to ensure forecasts for in-line & launch products reflect strategic direction of each brand (e.g., segmentation, patient flow, etc.). Collaborate with Market Research to plan & design studies that provide key forecast inputs (e.g., demand study / conjoint exercises). Partner with Market Access to incorporate the latest access assumptions, conduct payer mix analyses, and calculate government program obligatory rebates. When necessary, use resources such as analogue analyses & external forecasts (e.g., syndicated / analyst reports) to pressure-test assumptions. Develop forecast scenarios to quantify potential risks & opportunities. Contribute to US Dupixent leadership reviews by explaining key Dermatology forecast assumptions & outputs, from epidemiology through ex-factory volumes. Partner with US SPC Finance team to develop & deliver forecast review presentations for US Dupixent Commercial, SPC NA, & SPC Global leadership. Work with Global Dupixent forecasting to ensure that US deliverables align with Global guidance and properly integrate with the Global forecast aggregation process. Provide monthly updates to US Dupixent leadership on performance and near-term forecast outlook, integrating latest actuals, analytics, Market Research, CI, etc. In partnership with Analytics & Finance colleagues, provide key end-of-month closing deliverables (i.e., price / volume & demand / inventory analyses). Collaborate with Commercial & Finance leadership to revise near-term forecast, accounting for latest actuals & emerging market opportunities/threats. Conduct ad-hoc meetings with US Dupixent Dermatology brand leads to review key updates, monitor areas of focus, and proactively provide data-driven insights. Work with Finance and Demand Planning to ensure the most appropriate forecast (by SKU) is delivered for monthly supply chain planning activities. When necessary, attend S&OP meetings to speak to forecast variances or events (e.g., launches, new indications, new devices). Design, conduct, and communicate ad-hoc analyses that leverage forecast models to answer key business questions, e.g., co-promotion potential or ROI analysis. When necessary, collaborate with US Dupixent Marketing, Sales, Patient Support Services and Finance teams to assess the value of proposed initiatives. Deliver and present analyses to US Dupixent / Sanofi SPC leadership, including break-even analyses or assessments of return-on-investment. Collaborate with Data Management, Analytics, and external data providers to conduct periodic reviews of key model inputs to ensure forecast accuracy. About You Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of direct forecasting experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Candidates with an advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) and a minimum of 3-4 years of direct forecasting experience may be considered. Strong business acumen, with well-developed communication & presentation skills. Excellent analytical and forecasting skills, with demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain short and long-term forecast models; Microsoft Excel expertise required. Proven strategic thinking ability, with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical / biotech landscape; experience working in relevant therapeutic areas is a plus. Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry data sources (e.g., IQVIA anonymous patient-level data, IQVIA syndicated reports, internal patient services & specialty pharmacy data, etc.) and US payer / health insurance environment. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of delivering exceptional results. Authentic, humble team-player with a strong desire to learn & develop new skills. Excellent project management skills, able to deftly balance multiple projects / priorities. Ability to work in a matrixed environment with many cross-functional partners to understand and influence key business decisions. Experience in applying data science methodologies to complex quantitative problems; experience with VBA or programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, Python, etc.) is a plus. Why Choose Us Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, futurefocused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave. Join the digital force behind Sanofi's AI-powered pipeline, where Expert, Generative, and Snackable AI accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of breakthrough treatments to patients. Help reduce time from discovery to commercialization, delivering life-changing medicines to patients faster than ever. Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SA #LI-SA #vhd #LI-Hybrid Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $148.500,00 - $214.500,00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It's what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world's leading biopharma companies. Whether it's using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. 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