Job Description

Associate Manager - Strategic Forecasting

This role is responsible for commercial forecasting and data analytics for our products by applying various statistical techniques, communicating therapy area knowledge and market dynamics to development team and managing stakeholder.

Our Marketing team are passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Through digital listening and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers’ needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for delivering forecasts and analytical solutions

Drive continuous improvements to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of value-add, risk/ opportunity/uncertainty- identify and elevate key forecasting levers/insights/findings to inform decision making

Works closely with cross functional teams to align on forecasting assumptions, perform analytics to inform assumptions such as peak share, ToT, impact of competitors, etc. to help countries improve forecast quality across financial submissions.

Applies advanced statistical methods and models to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to address business questions/opportunities.

Drive automation to bring in robustness and efficiency gains in forecasting/process; and ways to improve forecast accuracy

Determine the optimal method for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy desired, and the timeline available

Contribute in evolving our offerings through standardization/ automation of various offerings, models and processes

Qualification and skills:

Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 0-3 years of experience in the relevant roles; preferably in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics.

Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking

Ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders

Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation and advanced analytical techniques

Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights

Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of stakeholders

Understands key business nuances/challenges, uses the best data available and applies appropriate methodologies to provide business insights

Our Human Health Division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Business Analysis, Marketing, Numerical Analysis, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R335220