Forecasting Analyst - Pharma

Forecasting Analyst

Experience:

- 2+ years of direct Pharmaceutical forecasting experience with a solid knowledge of forecasting techniques, models and approaches

- Experience utilizing a range of data sources and analytics involving standard data in the Pharmaceutical industry - e.g. IQVIA (MIDAS, DDD NPA, Monthly Xponent), claims data (Truven, Marketscan), epidemiological data, etc. For US forecasting, experience with TRx / NBRx / NRx data and methodologies

- Strong analytical expertise; superior Excel, financial modelling and forecasting skills Project management experience including risk mitigation, planning and running multiple projects running in parallel

- Ability to build trusted relationships across a range of partner groups including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, and Technology

- Demonstrated experience in problem solving and continuous improvement

- Strong written and verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the timely delivery of robust and transparent demand forecasts for strategic brands/therapy areas and key markets, including clear documentation of assumptions as well as levels of confidence/robustness

- Expertly / confidently present and defend forecast approach, methodology, assumptions and output to senior leadership

- Ensure objectivity and robustness around the forecast via identification of the right data sources and application of industry-leading modeling approaches, with sensitivity analyses around key variables to assist in opportunity and risk management

- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the points of integration of our work and that of our colleagues.

- Develop new product introduction volume forecasts, both short-term and long-term, to champion into strategic and operational planning processes.

- Support continuous improvement and innovation to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of benefit, risk/opportunity / uncertainty, methodologies (including statistical, predictive, simulations / Monte Carlo, ranges, deep knowledge of key data sets) to inform forecasts and decision-making

- Proactively leverage appropriate information into forecast via a variety of tools and sources For Global Forecasting roles: support development new forecast models as business needs arise (e.g. pipeline / early assets, LCM, business development) or US Forecasting roles: participate in monthly S&OP process and submit volumes; support the development of weekly/monthly / yearly models and conversions.