Remote | Pharma Forecasting Specialist — $125–$205/hour

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced pharmaceutical commercial and forecasting professionals with strong expertise in drug-launch modelling, uptake forecasting, market-share assumptions, and commercial strategy. This role supports an expert evaluation initiative focused on commercial medicines and drug-development programmes. Selected professionals will build and critique launch curves, assess forecasting assumptions, evaluate commercial scenarios, and help develop rigorous rubrics for analysing pharmaceutical launches and market performance. Key Responsibilities Drug Launch Forecasting Build and evaluate commercial launch curves for pharmaceutical products Model uptake, market penetration, peak share, and launch trajectory Assess the pace and shape of adoption across relevant patient and prescriber populations Evaluate commercial assumptions against realistic market dynamics Apply professional forecasting judgment across multiple drug launches Commercial Forecast Review Critique pharmaceutical forecasts for accuracy, logic, and defensibility Assess assumptions involving analogues, launch ramp, peak penetration, and market maturity Evaluate loss-of-exclusivity assumptions and their impact on long-term forecasts Identify overly aggressive, unsupported, or internally inconsistent projections Review how competitive dynamics and product differentiation affect forecast outcomes Pharma Commercial Analysis Analyse commercial drugs and drug-development programmes Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical markets, launch strategy, and product lifecycle dynamics Evaluate assumptions around adoption, positioning, competition, and market opportunity Assess how development-stage evidence may translate into commercial performance Incorporate practical US-market considerations into forecast evaluation Rubric Development & Expert Review Create structured evaluation rubrics for pharmaceutical commercial analysis Critique existing rubrics for completeness, realism, and commercial relevance Define criteria that reflect experienced forecasting and strategy judgment Identify missing assumptions or weak analytical logic Provide clear written reasoning supporting evaluation decisions Ideal Profile Strong candidates may have: At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical commercial forecasting, analytics, or strategy Hands-on experience building or reviewing drug launch and uptake models Strong understanding of pharmaceutical launch curves and peak-share forecasting Familiarity with biotech and pharmaceutical development programmes Experience evaluating commercial assumptions and market-entry scenarios Strong knowledge of the US pharmaceutical market Excellent analytical reasoning and written communication skills Current US-based professional experience Educational Background A background in business, economics, finance, life sciences, analytics, or a related discipline may be highly relevant Advanced commercial, quantitative, or healthcare-focused education may strengthen an application Equivalent professional experience in pharmaceutical forecasting or commercial strategy may also be considered Practical launch-forecasting expertise is particularly important for this engagement Nice to Have Experience in pharmaceutical sales strategy or commercial operations Background in launch planning or brand strategy Experience with analogue-based forecasting Familiarity with epidemiology-driven patient forecasts Experience modelling competitive market share and treatment adoption Knowledge of loss-of-exclusivity and lifecycle forecasting Experience advising biotech or pharmaceutical leadership teams Prior experience with structured expert review, rubric development, or AI evaluation Why This Opportunity Apply pharmaceutical forecasting expertise to sophisticated drug-development evaluation work Analyse real-world launch curves and commercial assumptions Help establish rigorous standards for evaluating pharma forecasts Work across uptake, peak share, competitive dynamics, and product lifecycle scenarios Participate in a focused paid pilot with potential for recurring work Contribute specialist commercial judgment to advanced AI evaluation Contract Details Independent contractor role Fully remote within the United States Part-time pilot engagement Approximately 10–20 total hours over an initial 1–2 week period Competitive rates between $125–$205 per hour depending on expertise and project scope At least 5 years of pharmaceutical commercial forecasting, analytics, or strategy experience is required Strong contributors may be considered for recurring or expanded engagements Work may include launch forecasting, commercial-model review, assumption testing, rubric development, and expert critique Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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