Associate Director, Forecasting Dermatology
Company: Sanofi
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Job title: Associate Director, Forecasting Dermatology Location:
Cambridge, MA About the job As Associate Director, Forecasting
Dermatology within our Digital 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 Sanofis transformation -
where AI, automation, and bold experimentation power faster science
and smarter decisions. Here, youll help build the first biopharma
company powered by AI at scale. About Sanofi Were an
R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving
peoples 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 peoples 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 its 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 Sanofis 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 All compensation
will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee
benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found
here.
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