Forecaster, Healthcare

About the role

The Forecaster – Healthcare Market Research position is a specialized role that blends healthcare medical device and technology expertise with forecasting analytics to support healthcare decision-making. The role leverages statistical modeling, market intelligence, and healthcare industry knowledge to predict trends, assess market potential, and guide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary and secondary research to understand HCP and patient needs and preferences, competitor activities, and healthcare market dynamics.
• Design, develop, and maintain statistical and econometric models to project market growth, product adoption, and sales potential in healthcare sectors.
• Identify, source, and analyze historical and current healthcare market data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Work closely with insights, data analytics, marketing, sales, product development, and healthcare operations teams to align forecasts with business strategy.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for executives and stakeholders, highlighting forecast accuracy and implications.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform market entry, expansion, or product positioning.
• Test forecast accuracy, refine models, and ensure they remain relevant to evolving market conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Market Research, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS) and data analysis tools.
• Experience in market research methodologies (primary/secondary, surveys, focus groups, competitive analysis).
• Understanding of healthcare market structures, reimbursement models, and regulatory environments specific to medical devices, diagnostics, and technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Work Environment

The role is dynamic, requiring both analytical rigor and strategic thinking to support healthcare growth and innovation.

Why This Role Matters

By combining market research depth with forecasting precision, the Forecaster – Healthcare MedTech role helps organizations anticipate market shifts, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions that drive healthcare product and service success.

Pay

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education, and/or certifications.

Benefits

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for career development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

About The Team

The Healthcare Service Line works with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device manufacturers, and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early-stage strategy to launch of a new product, to product optimization. In addition to custom research, the Healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology, and more.