Associate Director, Global Forecasting

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Global Forecasting will own U.S. short-term revenue forecasting while supporting European cluster forecasts for pipeline products. This role partners closely with Commercial, Finance, and operational teams to generate data-driven forecasts, provide actionable insights, and support key business decisions for late-stage pipeline and in-line products. This is a high-visibility role offering exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the launch and growth of innovative therapies

This position will be remote and will report directly to the Senior Director, Global Forecasting and Insights.  

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Own U.S. short-term forecasting, leveraging market data and insights, competitor intelligence, and other inputs to inform near-term forecasts.
• Develop forecast scenarios and sensitivities to reflect market uncertainty and inform leadership’s risk/mitigation planning.
• Lead the integration of insights and analysis from multiple sources to support patient and revenue forecasts for European cluster products, aligned with standard forecasting assumptions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and commercial leadership (U.S. and EU) to ensure forecasts are aligned, consistent, and actionable.

• Co-lead performance analysis with the Data Analytics team, contributing to national-level KPI reporting and ensuring reconciliation of results against forecasts.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, communicating implications clearly across the organization.
• Translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for commercial leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Act as forecasting lead in cross-functional launch and brand planning discussions, ensuring forecasts are embedded in commercial strategies.
• Integrate insights from Market Research and Field Force teams into forecasts, ensuring a forward-looking and objective perspective in decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and champion adoption of innovative tools and platforms.
• Establish documentation of assumptions and methodologies to drive transparency, reproducibility, and alignment across regions.
• Identify and apply new capabilities from AI/machine learning, piloting innovative analytical approaches to improve forecasting efficiency and impact.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, or Master’s degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 3+ years
• Proven track record in revenue forecasting within branded biopharmaceuticals.
• Hands-on experience partnering with Finance on in-line short-term forecasting and actualization, using actual trends to reconcile near-term performance with strategic drivers.
• Solid understanding of financial and operational aspects of forecasting.
• Extensive experience building monthly forecasting models in Excel, including epidemiology-based and patient flow modeling for U.S. and EU cluster markets.
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to triangulate insights and data to generate defensible assumptions.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting complex insights to commercial leadership.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Preferred:

• Experience in rare disease or endocrinology markets.
• Experience supporting branded product launches.
• Global forecasting experience, particularly EU cluster

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 10% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Salary Range

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.