Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Manager who will be responsible for delivering pipeline forecasts that shape the future of the Novartis portfolio.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
Execute projects entailing, but not limited to:
Strategic forecasting for pipeline products
Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products
BD&L opportunity assessments
Assumption and analog building on parameters of patient funnel
Comprehensive forecasting assessments in PPT decks for leadership and board reviews
Analyses of strategic business questions
Deliver forecasts through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.
Leverage databases, secondary desk research, MR to capture insights on assets, disease areas and markets.
Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance knowledge and delivery quality.
Leverage new data and technologies to enhance forecasting delivery.
Work with CI, PMR and Business Analytics to build comprehensive assessments.
Collaborate with internal team and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements. Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking, mandatory trainings.
Essential Requirements
5+ years in pharmaceutical/ healthcare forecasting, pipeline/ epidemiology forecasting.
Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights.
Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market, including the US, JP, and EU regions.
Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases.
Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters.
Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting.
Understanding of patient/forecast flow and Target Product Profile (TPP).
Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business
Desirable Requirements
Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience working in a matrix environment.
Skills Desired
Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Building Construction, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model