Senior Director, Global Forecasting

Are you passionate about ensuring forecasting processes? Do you have experience within patient-based forecasting leading both top-down and bottom-up approaches?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Senior Director, Global Forecasting.

This opportunity is open for candidates to be based in either Hellerup, Denmark or Princeton, New Jersey United States

Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Germany, the United States, UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

We are applying our TransCon® technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. 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. Today, we have a growing pipeline of prodrug therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.

We are seeking a passionate Senior Director, Global Forecasting to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in driving our forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely predictions that support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient-based forecasting leading both top-down and bottom-up approaches, as well as proven track record in working closely with supply chain management and finance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will report directly to Kate Reedy, Vice President, Global Head of Marketing, who is based in Princeton, US You will be based in either Princeton, US or Hellerup, Denmark.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and implementation of forecasting models for demand, revenue, and key metrics, while managing global supply and patient demand forecasts. Ensure alignment of local market forecasts with global strategy for accurate top-down predictions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure forecast alignment and accuracy, while working with marketing and business leads to establish standard forecasting assumptions by brand across all markets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on forecast progress and insights, and present forecast results and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic business decisions.
• Continuously review and enhance forecasting processes, and tools for accuracy and efficiency, while leading the creation and maintenance of fact sheets to provide up-to-date insights on global and local market dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies by leveraging advanced analytics and technology, while tracking forecast performance against actuals and adjusting models to maintain precision.
• Stay informed on market developments, including trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes, while applying industry best practices to continuously enhance Ascendis’ forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a master’s degree in business or life sciences preferred – and +12 years in pharmaceutical/strategy forecasting, finance, analytics, or supply chain management experience. Moreover, you have more than 5 years of experience in a leadership role.

Furthermore, you have:

• 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
• Advanced Power Point skills (preferred)
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing scenarios.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to have excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills.

Travel: This role will involve travel, with frequency to be determined.

Office: Hellerup, Denmark or Princeton, New Jersey, United States 

Apply now.

Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted in English and are treated confidentially.

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Kate Reedy, Vice President, Global Head of Marketing via kare@ascendisphrama.com  or visit our website www.ascendispharma.com

As the holiday season approaches, please be aware that there may be a delay in our response to your application. We will make every effort to review applications once received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.