Senior Director / Executive Director, Forecasting & New Product Planning at ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc.
United States
$285k - $320k
<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">ARS Pharmaceuticals is a fast-growing, innovative company dedicated to transforming the treatment of severe allergic reactions with <strong>neffy®</strong>, the first and only FDA-approved needle-free epinephrine product. If you’re motivated to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture.</span></p> </div> <div></div></div><p><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Sr. Director/Executive Director, Forecasting & Commercial Assessments is the company’s authoritative source for commercial projections and strategic market analytics. This leader owns the corporate forecast for neffy, leads commercial assessments for neffy lifecycle opportunities and future pipeline and business development assets, and directs the Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence function through an experienced Senior Director.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The role is a strategic analytical partner to the CCO and the executive leadership team. It turns market data, performance trends, and forward-looking assumptions into the commercial story the company presents to its Board of Directors and the investment community.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a high-visibility role for a leader who can build a rigorous, defensible model, leading to a clear, confident point of view for senior executives, investors and the Board. Success depends on close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Trade/Channel, Finance, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations and Business Development, and will be demonstrated through the actions and deliverables below.</span></p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <p><strong>Forecasting & Commercial Assessment</strong></p> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW228044877 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228044877 BCX8">Own the corporate demand forecast for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW228044877 BCX8">neffy</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228044877 BCX8">; the number used for the operating plan, S&OP, and external guidance, including scenario and sensitivity analysis</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW228044877 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li>Provide the forecast foundation that Commercial Operations uses for quota setting, incentive compensation design, and territory-level planning</li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW61710826 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61710826 BCX8">Track actual performance against forecast and lead variance analysis. Define leading indicators such as prescription trends, new-to-brand and refill behavior, and gross-to-net, and recalibrate assumptions as the market develops.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW61710826 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW192815455 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192815455 BCX8">Assist</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192815455 BCX8"> with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192815455 BCX8">commercial assessments for pipeline opportunities and business development targets, covering addressable patient population, pricing and access assumptions, peak sales, and risk-adjusted value</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW192815455 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW211428287 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211428287 BCX8">Support diligence on in-licensing and M&A opportunities with rapid, decision-grade analysis</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW211428287 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW108896129 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW108896129 BCX8">Market insights & Competitive Intelligence</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW108896129 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8">Lead the Market Insights and CI function through the Senior Director, </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW198663442 BCX8">setting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8"> the research agenda, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8">priorities</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8"> and budget to align with forecasting, brand </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8">planning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW198663442 BCX8"> and leadership decision needs.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW198663442 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW38198018 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38198018 BCX8">Ensure primary research directly informs forecast assumptions and strategic choices, including demand studies, ATU tracking, conjoint and pricing research, and HCP, patient, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38198018 BCX8">caregiver</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38198018 BCX8"> and payer research</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW183910465 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW183910465 BCX8">Oversee competitive monitoring, scenario </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW183910465 BCX8">planning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW183910465 BCX8"> and war-gaming to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW183910465 BCX8">anticipate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW183910465 BCX8"> competitor actions and market shifts and prepare the organization to respond</span></span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW136017300 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136017300 BCX8">Board and Investor Narrative</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW136017300 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":507,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the analytical lead behind Board materials, earnings preparation, guidance discussions and investor events, keeping the external narrative consistent with the internal forecast</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":507,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work with the CFO and Investor Relations to prepare data-backed responses to investor and analyst questions. Monitor sell-side consensus models and explain where and why company views differ</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":507,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"><span class="TextRun SCXW10883132 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW10883132 BCX8">Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready visuals and messages that make the commercial story easy to follow</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership and Team Leadership</strong></span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":507,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span class="TextRun SCXW123714369 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW123714369 BCX8">Act as a trusted colleague and thought partner to commercial leaders and promote data driven decision-making across the organization.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW123714369 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":507,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"><span class="TextRun SCXW216919874 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216919874 BCX8">Maintain a single, aligned view of the market and forecast so that leadership, the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216919874 BCX8">Board</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW216919874 BCX8"> and investors all receive consistent numbers.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW216919874 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":1151,"335559739":80,"335559740":276,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline required; MBA/advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant job experience may be considered</li> <li>15+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 8 years in Life Sciences - biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related field</li> <li>Prior experience and expert knowledge within commercial disciplines such as forecasting/analytics, product strategy, new product planning, market research, pricing, or strategic marketing</li> <li>Demonstrated experience providing key commercial insights, pipeline planning & forecasting, and leading the insights function to relate scientific information & market intelligence into commercial recommendations</li> <li>Experience successfully partnering across the organization to align and move efforts forward</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in presenting complex data, strategies, and concepts to key stakeholders/executive team/Board </li> </ul> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate forecasts, market models and commercial scenarios</li> <li>Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development and end-to-end commercialization</li> <li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects/teams, and collaborate well and influence without direct authority</li> <li>Strong judgment in situations involving ambiguity or incomplete information</li> <li>Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clear, decision-oriented recommendations</li> <li>Entrepreneurial, hands-on operating style suited to a fast-paced biotechnology environment</li> <li>Collaborative, influential, and excellent people skills</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 30% is required for success in the role</li> </ul> <p><strong>LEVELING SENIOR DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: </strong><br>The role will be leveled based on the candidate’s experience, scope of prior leadership, and readiness to operate independently with the Board and investors, as determined by ARS. Both levels own the same core responsibilities; the Executive Director level carries greater autonomy, external exposure and enterprise influence. </p> <div data-block="true" data-editor="8264t" data-offset-key="8j6sm-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8j6sm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8j6sm-0-0"><span data-text="true">At ARS, we are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package. </span></span></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8j6sm-0-0"> </div> </div> <div data-block="true" data-editor="8264t" data-offset-key="6oc0s-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6oc0s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6oc0s-0-0"><span data-text="true">The full-time salary range for this posted position is $285,000 to $320,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and other job-related factors permitted by law.</span></span></div> </div> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>This position is also eligible for Equity, 401k matching, and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees. View the full package here: <a href="https://www.ars-pharma.com/careers" target="_blank">ARS Careers Page</a></em></p> <p><em>ARS Pharmaceuticals believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ARS Pharmaceuticals is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at careers@ars-pharma.com</em></p> <p><em>The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.</em></p></div>
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