Jobs in Barcelona, Spain

About the role

The Global Forecasting   & Insights   Director for   Forxiga   and the  D apagliflozin   comb inations   is   a highly visible strategic role at the intersection of brand growth, lifecycle planning, and   pre - launch   preparation. In this role,   you will develop product-specific long-term forecasts reflecting current data .   L ead the forecasting and business planning processes ,   identify   key business issues that   impact   short-term and long-range product and market forecasts,   and appropriately   incorporate primary research into forecast model s   to reflect   anticipated   risks and opportunities on sales outlook . Success in this role requires deep   expertise   in forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, and assumption setting, along with experience supporting both inline brand execution and pre-launch or lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate combines   strategic   range with executional discipline, works effectively across Finance, Payer, Insights, Data Analytics, and Commercial partners, and embraces modern analytics and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen decision-making.   Through a close partnership with the   G lobal   B rand   T eam and a strong understanding of the therapy area, you will translate the insight gaps into the correct questions, and   with a technical   expertise   in research design and interpretation—generate the relevant answers. The   Global Forecasting & Insights Director   owns forecasting leadership end to end—from model design and governance to scenario planning and communication of business implications—ensuring forecasts reflect the best available inputs and support confident enterprise decision-making. The role is also expected to strengthen forecasting capabilities through continuous improvement, thoughtful adoption of digital tools, and selective use of AI-enabled methods where   appropriate .

What you'll bring

• 8+ years   of direct   pharmaceutical   experience in forecasting, business planning, market modeling, or related strategic decision-support roles
• Strong experience leading forecasts in complex business environments, including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and assumption development
• Experience supporting both inline brand management and pre-launch
• Demonstrated ability to connect forecast outputs to strategic, commercial, payer, and financial decisions and communicate implications clearly to senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear assumptions, forecast narratives, and actionable recommendations
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization, including close partnership with Finance, Payer, Insights, Data Analytics, and Commercial teams
• Comfort with digital tools, advanced analytics, and emerging AI applications that can strengthen forecasting efficiency, insight generation, and decision quality
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, economics, statistics, life sciences, finance, or a related field
• advanced degree (MBA
• Occasional travel may be   required.
• Experience supporting Global   or   US business planning and decision-making is strongly preferred
• or lifecycle activities is strongly preferred