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Associate Director Demand Forecasting

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5-10 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director – Demand Forecasting (Biopharmaceuticals)
Updated: January 28, 2026
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Job ID: 13174


Job Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Demand Forecasting to lead strategic demand planning initiatives for European Union (EU) biopharmaceutical client portfolios. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering accurate, data-driven, and actionable demand forecasts that directly support commercial strategy, supply chain planning, and operational decision-making.

As the demand forecasting lead for assigned client programs, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across commercial, market access, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to guide business-critical decisions, optimize inventory, and maximize product performance across EU markets.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Demand Planning

  • Establish and continuously improve demand forecasting processes, governance, and tools at the client program level

  • Lead the development and management of short-, mid-, and long-range demand forecasts at SKU, market, and country levels

  • Provide clear, data-backed reporting to senior leadership and client stakeholders on market trends, competitive dynamics, and gross-to-net performance impacts

Forecasting Models and Advanced Analytics

  • Design, build, and maintain robust, evidence-based forecasting models aligned with client demand planning and supply chain methodologies

  • Integrate multiple data sources, including epidemiology, historical sales, market research, promotional activity, and lifecycle assumptions

  • Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of market changes, competitive events, and strategic decisions

Cross-Functional and Client Collaboration

  • Serve as the primary demand forecasting point of contact for client partners, ensuring alignment and consensus on forecast assumptions and outputs

  • Clearly communicate forecast drivers, risks, and insights to stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership

  • Partner with internal Syneos Health teams to align forecasts with commercial execution, financial planning, and supply chain requirements

Leadership and Team Development

  • Act as the subject matter expert for demand forecasting on customer-facing programs

  • Lead, mentor, and develop demand forecasting analysts and managers, as required

  • Manage forecasting resources and capacity to ensure delivery against business objectives


Required Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in demand forecasting methodologies, including patient-based forecasting and statistical modeling

  • Advanced modeling and analytical skills using Microsoft Excel

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field (required)

  • MBA or other advanced degree (preferred)


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in demand forecasting, analytics, or commercial planning within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry

  • At least 5 years of leadership experience at the Manager level or above, with responsibility for team leadership or program ownership

  • Proven experience supporting EU or global pharmaceutical markets is strongly preferred


Why Join Syneos Health?

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization that partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies. With a broad and diversified client base, the organization offers exposure to complex, high-impact programs and long-term career growth opportunities.

At Syneos Health, you will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and professional development. Every role contributes to smarter, faster, and more efficient pathways to bring life-changing treatments to patients worldwide.