Manager, Forecasting (US Pharma)

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience in forecasting for the US biologics market. The ideal candidate should be proficient in top-down, bottom-up, GTN, and in-line forecasting methods, utilizing internal data and external sources like IQVIA, DRG and Evaluate. Prior experience in large molecule (biologics) forecasting is essential.

 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Create and deliver Forecasting solutions to Sandoz US Insights and analytics team (Internal Customers)

• Support data enabled decision making by providing long range forecast through qualitative and quantitative analytics.

• Drive design and enhancement of existing services / processes / deliverables (quality, productivity, value)

• Closely Interface with stakeholders to understand and convert business requirements into solutions

• Provide appropriate documentation and communication throughout the delivery of services

• Support in creation and maintenance of knowledge repositories/catalogues, SOPs, quality checklists

• Participate, lead and design various knowledge sharing sessions, training sessions

• Build and Support in Functional and Organizational business objectives and strategy

• Comply to all Sandoz operating procedures as per legal / IT / HR requirements

• Adhere to Sandoz values and behaviors: Team up to break barriers, Be ambitious as our purpose, Lead by example and Be open-minded.  

What you’ll bring to the role:

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Background:

Pharma/ Sciences/ Engineering/ Math/ Statistics with Post graduation

Languages:

Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in US forecasting

1. Technical Skills Required

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint is must

• Business Intelligence Tools/ VBA/ Python/ R/ JS good to have

• Basic knowledge of statistical trending and its use in forecasting

2. Functional Expectations

• Conduct top down/ greater in-line / bottom-up / GTN forecasting experience bottom-up forecasts using internal data, IQVIA and/or local databases for US market .

• Prior experience in large molecule (biologics) forecasting space for US market

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like PMR and market access to gather data, validate inputs, and ensure forecast accuracy and consistency.

• Integrate information from different internal and external data sources available and support on the maintenance of portfolio databases

• Experience in Epi and trend based forecasting for Inline, Pipeline and BD&L Products

• Deeper understanding US healthcare system and channel level dynamics for different category of products (Medical Benefit and Pharmacy benefits)

• Experience in managing data, analyze trends and utilize quantitative analytic techniques to generate insights and refine forecast

• Deep understanding of Secondary Research to support and validate assumptions made in the forecast development• Expertise in handling datasets - IQVIA, Evaluate, IPD, DRG, claims, APLD etc.

• Effective forecast storyboarding, capturing key insights backed by relevant data

• Utilize Data and Quantitative Analytics, conduct Business Analysis and perform Analog Analysis to drive forecast accuracy

• Supporting team in proposal writing and managing complex business problems • Train / mentor / guide junior members in the team

3. Soft Skills and Other expectations

• Strong learning agility, Problem solving and solution-based mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication, presentations skills, storyboarding

• Ability to grasp functional processes and tailor solutions accordingly

• Effective in project management and stakeholder management

• Successful in leading small engagements

• Experience of working in matrix environment and multicultural teams

You’ll receive:

Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

#Sandoz

 

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