Manager- Strategic Forecasting

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for one/multiple therapy areas - demonstrating good pharmaceutical knowledge and project management capability. Responsible for conceptualizing and delivering forecasts and analytical solutions, using both strategic as we'll as statistical techniques within area of responsibility. Drive continuous enhancements to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of value-add, risk/opportunity/uncertainty- identify and elevate key forecastinglevers/insights/findingsto inform decision making. Collaborate across stakeholders -our Manufacturing Division, Human Health, Finance, Research, Country, and senior leadership - to build and robust assumptions, ensuring forecast accuracy improves over time to support decision making. Drive innovation and automation to bring in robustness and efficiency gains in forecasting/process; incorporate best-in-class statistical forecasting methods to improve the accuracy. Communicate effectively across stakeholders and proactively identify and resolve conflicts by engaging with relevant stakeholders. Responsible for delivery of forecasts in a timely manner with allocated resources 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 innovation, standardization/ automation of various offerings, models and processes Qualification and skills: Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 3+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics Proven ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders. Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of business. Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking. Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions