Job Description Summary
Location: Location: Basel Switzerland or East Hanover NJ / Cambridge MA. If applying in the US, please refer to REQ-10066635. LI-#hybrid
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
Is the subject matter expert in long-term revenue forecasting in Oncology Solid Tumor therapy area
Develops and maintains indication-specific and epidemiology-based sales forecasts for pipeline and in-market brands on both an as needed and evolving basis
Works collaboratively with the Strategy & Growth (S&G), US and International (INT) teams, as well as other cross-functional partners, to ensure market insights are integrated into forecasts, and US & INT numbers rolled into a single set of brand numbers
Coordinates with and obtains alignment from key stakeholders, including US & INT, on critical assumptions and generating and aligning on the treatment journey.
Identifies key risks and opportunities inherent in the forecast and employs appropriate methodologies for addressing and communicating these.
Monitors the industry to remain informed of best practices, identifies opportunities to leverage new techniques and technologies that will enhance modelling and forecasting capabilities
Consolidates and summarizes sales forecast assumptions, methodology, and results to all relevant systems and platforms
Provides forecast models, assumption guidance, and training to S&G, US, INT colleagues and priority country teams
Coaches and mentors junior colleagues
Essential Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Science/Economics/ Statistics/Engineering/Business/related field required; MBA or advanced degree in one or more fields strongly preferred.
Languages:
Fluent oral and written English, other language(s) are an additional asset
Experience/Professional requirement:
Minimum 7 years of experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, life sciences consulting with commercial assessment experience; in-market commercial, finance, or new product planning experience strongly preferred
Direct experience in assessing and forecasting oncology solid tumor projects
Familiarity with epidemiology sources, IQVIA, Evaluate Pharma, claims, and other standard pharmaceutical data
Experience incorporating big data analytics, competitive intelligence, primary & secondary market research into forecast models
Comfortable with identifying and implementing AI solutions where appropriate
Strong understanding of forecast methodologies, including expertise in patient-based forecast modelling, risk simulation (i.e. monte carlo)
Expertise in translating inputs from cross-functional business partners into forecast model assumptions
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effective team building and consulting skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Agility, Agility, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Customer Orientation, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Science, Forecasting, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Machine Learning (ML), Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, People Management, Predictive Analytics, Product Marketing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, R (Programming Language) {+ 5 more}