Associate Director Forecasting, Strategic Insights & Analytics, Oncology Solid Tumor Pipeline

Johnson & Johnson•Horsham, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director Forecasting, Strategic Insights & Analytics, Oncology Solid Tumor Pipeline, located in Horsham, PA. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Purpose: The Associate Director, Forecasting, Oncology Solid Tumor Pipeline is responsible for leading the business forecasting process (short and long term) for J&J within the Oncology Solid Tumor unit. This position will serve as an internal consultant to Strategic Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing and sales, and broader business partners: leading the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), delivering accurate and timely business forecasts, delivering business building recommendations that shape decision-making, and driving organizational action. The position plays a key role in advising leadership and guiding the business in the development and evaluation of new and existing strategies and tactics and as a result, shares accountability for business results. The individual must have exceptional leadership skills, having demonstrated the ability to clearly and concisely deliver forecasts and insights, lead collaboration across teams, inspire without authority, and encourage smart risk-taking. They will be personally accountable for making Johnson & Johnson Credo-based decisions and encouraging a Credo-based culture

Requirements

BA/BS Required; Advanced Degree Desirable
At least 7 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting
Experience with pharma datasets (e.g. IQVIA DDD, EDI 852/867, NPA, NSP etc.) and their practical applications to forecasting/brand performance
Knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of forecasting and analytic approaches with the ability to identify appropriate approaches to address key business questions
Proven success partnering across commercial teams to integrate forecasts, analytics and insights and then translate into actionable recommendations.
Fluency in storytelling and developing effective presentations through compelling visualizations of data/forecasts with comprehensive and impactful recommendations and solutions that drive key decisions
Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and integrity to define key business questions with a focused approach to solving through forecasting approaches and solutions
High degree of comfort navigating ambiguity and striking the right balance between analytical rigor with speed to decision making

Nice To Haves

Relevant therapeutic area experience
Proven track record of mentorship / coaching of team members to enable development of forecasting skills
Experience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing/sales teams

Responsibilities

Serve as a forecasting lead, identifying, crafting, and completing short and longer term forecasts which inform business planning strategy and tactics.
Ensure timely tracking of forecast accuracy and key assumptions across the main data sources.
Determine optimal forecasting approaches to address key business questions, identify appropriate internal and external partners, develop strong partnerships in the context of resources, timing, and overall business goals.
Integrate and synthesize forecasting insights into actionable recommendations that influence business partners at all levels to incorporate in business strategy and decision making.
Champion the development and implementation of innovative forecasting approaches and methods, shape data strategy, drive efficiencies, and contribute to broader sharing of best practices
Demonstrate leadership courage in order to set priorities and ensure resources are focused on the most critical/ high value projects.
Drive a culture of simplicity within the forecasting team and with partners to ensure business processes are streamlined and forecasts, with actionable insights, are delivered in a timely manner to influence the business.
Act as a mentor/coach to enable the development of other forecasting team members
Stay abreast of emerging healthcare & pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies.
Act with speed, agility and accountability.