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Pharma Commercial Forecasting Expert at Mercor
posted 3 months agoPharma Commercial Forecasting Expert | $135–$210/hr | Remote (US)
Mercor is partnering with a leading biotech and pharma research team to support expert human-evaluation work focused on commercial drug analysis and drug-development programs. We are seeking an experienced pharma commercial forecasting professional for a paid pilot engagement, with strong potential for recurring work as the project scales.
What You'll Do
- Create and critique rubrics used to evaluate commercial drugs and drug-development programs
- Build or assess launch curves, including uptake trajectories, peak share estimates, and ramp timelines
- Evaluate whether commercial forecast assumptions — such as analog selection, ramp rates, peak penetration, and loss of exclusivity — are analytically defensible
- Apply your expertise across a defined set of drug launches during the pilot period
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in pharma commercial forecasting, analytics, or strategy
- Hands-on experience building or critiquing drug launch and uptake models
- Familiarity with biotech and pharma development programs
- US-based professionals with deep US market knowledge (pharma sales professionals with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)
Engagement Details
- Duration: Approximately 10–20 hours over a 1–2 week pilot
- Format: Fully remote, US-based
- Rate: $135–$210/hr depending on experience
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of AI-driven expert evaluation in the pharmaceutical space. Strong contributors will be considered for ongoing, recurring engagements as the program expands.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.