Sr. Manager / Assoc. Director, Forecasting & Insights

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise owner of commercial forecasts across different stages of the product lifecycle, including, pre-launch, launch, and in-market assets
• Conduct market research and insights generation independently and in partnership with partners to support launch readiness and strategic planning
• Monitor for and communicate key competitive intelligence events
• Lead development of integrated demand and revenue forecasts used for corporate strategy, portfolio planning, investor communications, and Board reporting
• Establish forecasting methodologies, assumptions, governance, and standards across the organization
• Drive scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to support executive decision-making
• Design and oversee advanced analytics frameworks that synthesize epidemiology, market research insights, real-world evidence, competitive intelligence, and internal performance data to generate clear insights for senior leadership.
• Develop forecasting assessments to inform long-range planning, key development milestones, and strategic clinical and commercial decisions
• Ensure forecasting assumptions are transparent, well-documented, and aligned across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Commercial Leadership, providing insights to support brand strategy, launch planning, pricing and access discussions, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure alignment between commercial forecasts and corporate financial planning processes.
• Establish best-in-class forecasting governance, tools, and processes, including vendor management where applicable, to ensure scalability and rigor as Kyverna grows.
• Create a high-performing forecasting, insights and analytics team, fostering a culture of analytical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 3 - 8 years of experience in forecasting, analytics, commercial operations, or related functions within biopharma including experience in rare disease, immunology, and/or cell or gene therapy 
• Management or strategy consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in demand forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and advanced analytics is required.
• Strong ability to translate complex quantitative analyses into clear strategic insights for executive audiences. Proven experience partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Finance is essential.
• Experience supporting launch planning and commercialization strategy
• Experience in specialty or rare disease sales operations within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a proven record of building and scaling sales organizations in pre-launch and launch settings required.
• Experience with cell therapy, gene therapy, infusion-based products, or highly complex specialty products is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success informing national sales teams, strong strategic and analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated leadership building and owning commercial forecasts for launch-ready assets
• Experience supporting executive decision-making in launch-ready environment
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting methodologies, scenario modeling, and market analytics
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and complexity is essential.