Associate Director/Director, Global Forecasting – Remote Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Who we are: Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueledby connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexibleenvironment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves towork. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patientswho count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patientcommunities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues,which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies forgenetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference intheir lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvatekinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia inadults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership inthe field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robustclinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active andplanned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle celldisease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia. Inaddition to its clinical pipeline, Agios has multipleinvestigational therapies in preclinical development and anindustry-leading research team with unmatched expertise in cellularmetabolism and genetics.

The impact you will make:

AgiosPharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic AssociateDirector/Director, Global Forecasting, to join our growingCommercial Operations and Analytics team. We want someone who caresabout this important work, and who’s driven to connect to ourmission of helping these patient communities. The AssociateDirector/Director, Global Forecasting will be responsible forapplying industry-best practices to build and lead Agiosforecasting tools and processes and act as a strategicthought-partner to various Agios stakeholders including Commercial,Finance, Corporate Strategy, Commercial Supply, and BusinessDevelopment. This role supports Agios’ pipeline and in-lineportfolio as well as long-range planning and business developmentassessments. The individual must be a strong leader,well-organized, strategic-minded, and detail-oriented withexcellent written and verbal communication skills. Remotecandidates are welcome to apply!

What you will do:

Build, update,and maintain the operational unit-based forecasting models forportfolio including scenario planning and risk assessments, leadforecast and projection efforts for multiple launches Collaboratewith internal stakeholders to establish final forecastrecommendations, outline latest estimates, and understandperformance; articulate/document assumptions andrisks/opportunities Manage the development of global long-rangeforecasting models for the portfolio in collaboration with internalstakeholders Ensure appropriate integration of insights fromin-market performance, competitive landscape, market research, andanalyst reports into forecast through proactive cross-functionalengagement Analyze, evaluate, and recommend most appropriatetechniques to use for developing a forecast- epidemiology, demandstudy, or analog based; own and evolve robust forecasting bestpractices Guide the design of required secondary analytics ≺imary market research studies to validate forecast assumptions,architecture, and patient populations Partner with the BusinessDevelopment and Corporate Strategy to support the valuation ofpotential business development opportunities What you bring: 6-8years minimum of relevant business experience in market research,forecasting, strategic planning and/or management consulting;previous biotech industry experience in marketing, sales, finance,or business analytics preferred Expertise required in buildingdynamic forecast models in Excel as well as analytical /quantitative data analytics skills Strong knowledge of secondarydata sources, including sales, specialty pharmacy, promotional &marketing, longitudinal patient, & payer data; experience workingwith commercial data in biotech industry preferred Provenexperience presenting to and engaging with senior leadership,including accountability for generating, presenting, defending, andmaintaining forecasts of products and markets with a high degree ofprecision and insight Experience in rare / genetically defineddiseases is strongly desired, including in-line and pipelineproducts Well organized, analytical, creative, strong strategicthinker; ability to challenge internal assumptions and go beyondthe “obvious” answer Experience managing outside vendors to meetproject timelines in support of key organizational deliverablesBachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred Concerned that you don’tcheck off every box in the requirements listed above? Please applyanyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognizethat teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences tothe table. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse,equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bringtheir whole selves to work. If you’re excited about this role butyour previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the jobdescription, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just theright candidate for this role or another opening!

Work Location:

Location Agnostic:

Work location for this role is based onemployees individual preference. This role has the ability to beeither remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters.

Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per weekonsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutabledistance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees workentirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may berequired for certain company events commensurate to the above jobdescription What we will give you: Deliberate Development. Yourprofessional growth as one of our top priorities. We’re all aboutindividual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles,health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity.

When you’re at your best, we’re at our best. Premium benefitspackage. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of ourpeople with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded andflexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs ofevery member of our team. Competitive and equitableperformance-based compensation. This includes base salary and bothshort- and long-term incentives that are connected to our businessstrategy and vary based on individual and company performance. Thecurrent base salary range for this position at the AssociateDirector is expected to be between $149,069 and $223,604 annualizedand the current base salary range for this position at the Directorlevel is expected to be between $178,203 and $267,305 annualized;final salary will be determined based on various factors including,but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge,skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.

Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes bothshort- and long-term incentives that are connected to our businessstrategy. Psychological safety. We support an environment offearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly andtake data-informed risks to help push the boundaries. Commitment todiversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyonecan thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivityof our workforce. Commitment to community. We’re an activeparticipant in the communities that surround us – the communitieswhere we live, and the community of people and their loved ones inneed of better treatment options for conditions that are oftenoverlooked.