CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease

Amgen•Deerfield, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Forecasting team at Amgen plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership, offering data-backed insights crucial for driving commercial success. As a Senior Manager of Global Forecasting, you will contribute significantly to the Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease businesses, executing and managing discussions with brand leads. The individual in this role will need to thoughtfully influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of the particular disease area of interest and the market. This role reports to the Director of Forecasting, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease and operates within the broader framework of Customer Data & Analytics (CD&A). The position will be responsible for the following: Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW sales expectations for the pipeline assets by gaining alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions Help leadership identify actionable strategies to improve commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities Provide recommendations on whether to proceed with product development or discontinue certain projects based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions Develop an objective point of view of brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for stakeholders involved in decision-making processes Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible Flexible Commuter role to the Deerfield, IL or Thousand Oaks, CA office. This role will require someone to be in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the Biosimilars and Rare Disease pipeline assets and play a crucial part in crafting global forecasting strategies.

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence ED/VP level staff
6+ years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industries
Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management
Strong project management skills—able to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time
Demonstrated analytical skills combined with a client service orientation
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Demonstrated ability to think strategically to support key business decisions
Understanding of the latest developments in the biopharmaceutical industry, and unmet medical needs and opportunities across various therapeutic areas
Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient flow models
Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time series analysis, and simulation
Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy
Broad, working knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases such as IQVIA, Symphony Health, Flatiron, EMR, Optum, Truven, McKesson, DRG and other large datasets that require custom analysis and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders
Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW sales expectations for the pipeline assets by gaining alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions
Help leadership identify actionable strategies to improve commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities
Provide recommendations on whether to proceed with product development or discontinue certain projects based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals
Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
Develop an objective point of view of brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas
Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action
Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending)
Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for stakeholders involved in decision-making processes
Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization
Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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