Director, Global Forecasting, US - JOB ID: DGF2025

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

The Director of Global Forecasting, US will be responsible for the generation, analysis, tracking and dissemination of the US commercial forecasts, using market trends and key parameters, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives that enable impactful decision-making.  The Director will report into the Sr. Director of Global Forecasting and be heavily integrated with US business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the US patient and revenue forecast across the product portfolio, ensuring alignment and accuracy with standard forecasting assumptions
• Gather and analyze market data, competitor information, and other relevant factors to inform forecasting decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Insights, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Medical, and Market Access to ensure alignment and accuracy of forecasts.
• Provide up-to-date insights to Global Forecasting on US market dynamics to ensure fact sheet accuracy and consistency with Global assumptions
• Monitor and track the product performance and make recommendations for adjustments to forecasts as needed.
• Stay informed with the latest developments in the market landscape including market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide regular updates on forecast progress and insights.
• Present forecast results and recommendations to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to inform strategic business decisions.
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks and communicate effectively across organization
• Continuously review and improve forecasting methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and apply them to continuously improve Ascendis’ forecasting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical field; master’s degree in business or life sciences preferred

• 10+ years pharmaceutical/strategy analytics experience
• Extensive knowledge of forecasting principles, practices, and tools
• Excellent analytical skills and well-versed in industry secondary data sources and patient data
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing scenarios.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed.  If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Professional Development
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance  
• Mental Health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents