Associate Director Forecasting US Oncology

About the role

The Associate Director Forecasting role leads end-to-end demand and revenue forecasting for AbbVie's US Oncology brands. It owns the development, enhancement, and governance of forecasting models across all planning cycles (LBE, Plan, LRP) and delivers insights that guide strategic and financial decisions. The position partners closely with Commercial, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Operations, and senior leadership. It reports to the Franchise Finance Director and manages one direct report.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and harmonization of Oncology forecasting models aligned with business strategy and planning timelines.
• Translate complex data into clear, compliant narratives that support strategic decision-making.
• Drive LBE, Plan, LRP, and S&OP forecast cycles in partnership with Commercial and Finance teams.
• Integrate actuals into forecasting models and ensure accurate revenue projections.
• Analyze trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Present sales performance and forecast insights to Commercial VPs and Marketing Directors.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for audits, product launches, channel and product mix, and other business needs.
• Apply knowledge of forecasting methodologies, market dynamics, primary research, competitive intelligence, and syndicated data.
• Lead month-end close activities, including Price, Pipeline, Demand variance analysis, and performance commentary.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations and APEX to align supply and demand forecasts and incorporate market and competitor insights.
• Drive process improvements while fostering an inclusive team culture and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• 8-10 years of experience in commercial finance, cost accounting, audit, and FP&A; forecasting and pharma experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong strategic thinking, capable of identifying value drivers and translate into actionable steps.
• Ability to interpret market research and competitive events and translate into financial impacts.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated influence across functions and levels without direct authority.
• Proficiency with SAP, BPC, PowerBI, and Excel.

Preferred

• MBA/Master's in Accounting or Finance and / or CPA.
• Biopharma industry and/or supporting a commercial/marketing organization experience.
• US Commercial experience and knowledge of the financial planning process.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.