Forecasting & Trend Analytics Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the development, upkeep, and implementation of proactive drug spend forecasting models.

• Assess the effects of macro-market changes in conjunction with the Pricing team.

• Collaborate with the Clinical Strategy team to convert forthcoming pharmacy market events into quantitative financial projections.

• Analyze customer-level trends to uncover key drivers and set expectations for overall spending levels.

• Simplify intricate actuarial and analytical findings into clear and compelling narratives for executive leadership, consultants, and advanced employer groups.

• Oversee the creation of external trend reports that highlight Smith's market expectations and cost-containment effectiveness.

• Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to develop models that provide a deep understanding of drug spend forecasts and enhance reporting to automate the forecasting process based on customer-specific trends.

• Actively engage in customer-level evaluations for ongoing retention initiatives.

• Work closely with Sales and Proposals teams to formulate offers for pharmacy consultants, brokers, and clients that accurately represent SmithRx's value.

• Connect with pharmacy consultants and brokers to inform the market about SmithRx's trend expectations and how Smith optimizes client outcomes against these trends.

• Undertake various other ad hoc strategic projects aimed at supporting SmithRx's growth initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in analytical, forecasting, financial, actuarial, or strategic roles, with at least 3 years in healthcare and/or pharmacy industry-related positions.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred.

• Strong understanding of pharmacy industry dynamics and significant market events.

• Previous experience in finance or consulting is advantageous.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present SmithRx trend expectations rigorously to audiences including internal leaders, brokers, pharmacy consultants, and employers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Benefits.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program.

• Short-term and long-term disability.

• Discretionary Paid Time Off.

• Paid Company Holidays.

• Wellness Benefits.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Well-stocked kitchen in office locations.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.