Senior Director, Forecasting and Predictive Analytics

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

Job Description Summary:

Are you ready to lead at the cutting edge of predictive analytics and help shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation? At Azurity Pharmaceuticals, we are searching for a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Director of Forecasting and Predictive Analytics to drive transformative insights that fuel the success of our industry-leading product portfolio. If you thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment and have a knack for blending AI-ML technologies with real-world analytics and business challenges, this is the opportunity for you.

As the Senior Director of Forecasting and Predictive Analytics, you will be at the forefront of our mission to optimize brand performance and deliver meaningful solutions that impact patient lives. This role is designed for a visionary leader who can seamlessly integrate cutting-edge analytics, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a critical member of the Global Business Intelligence team, driving strategic growth through data-driven decision-making is critical. This team leverages advanced predictive insights and cutting-edge AI-ML technologies to optimize product performance, refine market strategies, and support proactive business planning.

At Azurity, we are not just focused on the present — we are building the future of healthcare. As a key member of our team, you will work in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact not only on our business but on the lives of patients worldwide.

If you are a data-driven visionary who wants to challenge the status quo, redefine what’s possible, and lead with purpose, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of pharmaceuticals.

Role Title: Senior Director, Forecasting & Predictive Analytics 

Role Reports to: Vice President, Global Business Intelligence    

Role & Responsibilities:

• Build powerful predictive brand insights models that go beyond numbers, telling the story behind the data to influence strategy.
• Deliver innovative solutions that optimize product availability, streamline decision-making, and unlock growth opportunities.
• Take ownership of forecasting & predictive analytics initiatives, turning challenges into opportunities to drive excellence.
• Inspire a team to achieve beyond what they thought was possible, creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
• Lead and manage the development of predictive insights to support brand performance across Azurity’s pharmaceutical product portfolio.
• Utilize advanced AI-ML technologies to design and refine forecasts & predictive analytics models, providing insights into market trends, product demand, and strategic opportunities.
• Oversee the integration and enhancement of forecasting & predictive insights tools within the Snowflake platform, enabling dynamic and scalable analytics solutions.
• Develop pharmaceutical-specific predictive models that incorporate sales data, prescription trends, and external market dynamics.
• Regularly update and refine assumptions in AI-ML models to reflect evolving market conditions and incorporate real-time data inputs into the predictive model.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Strategic Finance, and EPMO) to integrate business objectives into predictive insights frameworks.
• Partner with supply chain teams to align predictive insights with inventory and distribution planning, ensuring adequate product availability.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of pricing, competitive actions, and regulatory changes on product forecasts to support finance and brand executive leaders.
• Present forecasts and predictive analytics findings and actionable recommendations to senior brand executive leadership and cross-functional support teams (e.g., finance, strategic finance) facilitating data-driven strategic discussions.
• Establish and manage robust data pipelines in Snowflake to support seamless integration and analysis of large, complex datasets.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasts & predictive insights methodologies by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of analysts, fostering innovation and alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics, including competitive intelligence, regulatory considerations, and product lifecycle management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, finance, Business, or related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in predictive analytics, pharmaceutical forecasting, insights generation, or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in AI-ML tools and platforms (e.g., Python, R, TensorFlow) and experience deploying predictive models in production environments.
• Expertise in Snowflake for data integration, management, and analytics.
• Strong knowledge and experience with data visualization tools such as ThoughtSpot or Power BI.
• Proven ability to leverage predictive insights to optimize business processes and drive strategic growth.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical market dynamics, including competitive intelligence, product launches, forecasting, and market access challenges.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Start Your Week on a High Note: Indulge in our “Bagel Tuesday” perk, where you can enjoy a fresh bagel on us every Tuesday morning. **Only for On-site/Hybrid colleagues**
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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