Assoc Director, Market Research & Forecasting, Oncology Integrated Insights

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Job Description

As an Associate Director, Market Research & Forecasting, Oncology Integrated Insights at Gilead, you will...

Role Overview

This role is a key member of the US Oncology Integrated Insights team supporting the growth of Gilead’s Oncology portfolio across metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC), HR+/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, and future oncology indications. The position will lead strategic market research initiatives and contribute to forecasting efforts that inform critical commercial decisions across the product lifecycle, from in-line optimization to launch preparedness and business development opportunities.

The Associate Director serves as a strategic thought partner to commercial leadership, generating actionable insights from primary and secondary data sources to shape brand strategy, support forecasting, and identify opportunities for business growth. Success in this role requires strong analytical rigor, strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and the ability to communicate complex findings to senior leadership

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Insights

• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative primary market research across healthcare professionals (HCPs), advanced practice providers, patients, and caregivers.
• Develop insight generation plans that address critical business questions and support strategic decision-making for in-line and launch brands.
• Manage all phases of market research projects, including objective development, study design, vendor management, fieldwork oversight, analysis, and communication of findings.
• Integrate primary research with secondary, competitive, and marketplace data to generate actionable business recommendations.
• Translate complex analyses into concise, compelling narratives tailored to executive and commercial audiences.
• Advance innovative market research capabilities, methodologies, and tools to strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Forecasting & Business Planning

• Collaborate with key partners to develop short- and medium-term (0-2 year) demand forecasts.
• Analyze primary and secondary data sources to assess business performance, identify emerging trends, and evaluate commercial implications.
• Develop forecast scenarios, including key risks, opportunities, assumptions, and sensitivity analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Support quarterly business reviews, long-range planning, and earnings-related deliverables for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting processes, business operations, and analytical capabilities while driving continuous innovation.

Leadership, Influence & Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic advisor to brand, marketing, finance, managed markets, commercial operations, competitive intelligence, and senior leadership teams.
• Influence business decisions through insight-driven recommendations and effective communication with executive stakeholders.
• Navigate ambiguity, identify key business challenges, and develop clear, actionable paths forward.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and foster alignment around strategic priorities.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in balancing short- and long-term business considerations, risks, and opportunities.
• Be recognized as a trusted subject matter expert and thought leader within Oncology Integrated Insights.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience

OR

PhD and Two Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, PhD, or other advanced degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in market research, forecasting, commercial analytics, consulting, or related disciplines. (8+ years with a Master's degree; 2+ years with a PhD).
• Significant experience designing and executing both qualitative and quantitative primary market research.

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