Director, Forecasting

Department:

104400 Sales Operations

Location:

San Diego

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Forecasting to lead forecasting efforts across our growing rare disease portfolio.  This critical role will support strategic and operational decision-making across commercial, finance, and supply chain teams.  The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical expertise, biopharmaceutical industry experience, and leadership in forecasting, with a particular focus in rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the forecasting strategy for the company’s product portfolio across rare disease, including in-market products, pipeline and business development opportunities.

• Develop short-term forecasts and long-term projections to support business needs, including demand planning and long-range strategic planning.

• Design, implement, and manage best-in-class forecasting models and methodologies, incorporating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and epidemiological trends.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Finance, Market Research, Business Development, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment on forecasting assumptions.

• Utilize primary and secondary market data to refine forecasting approaches and drive data-informed recommendations.

• Lead demand planning efforts, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure supply and inventory management aligns with commercial forecasts.

• Present forecasts and insights to senior leadership, providing clear recommendations and highlighting business risks and opportunities.

• Lead the development and maintenance of forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting systems to enable efficient and accurate forecast generation.

• Monitor and evaluate forecasting performance, adjusting methodologies and assumptions as necessary to enhance accuracy.

• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive landscape to anticipate shifts in market demand.

• Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical or adjacent industry, with least 5 years of experience in forecasting.

• Deep understanding of forecasting techniques, methodologies, and pharmaceutical market dynamics.

• Strong proficiency in forecasting tools and software

• Experience working with primary and secondary data sources (IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, DRG, etc.)

• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Proven experience in people management, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to influence senior stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization