CD&A - US Forecasting Senior Manager, Cardiovascular

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

249d • Remote

About The Position

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. The Forecasting team plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership, offering data-backed insights crucial for driving commercial success. As a Forecasting Senior Manager, you will contribute significantly to our inline brand strategy, executing and managing discussions with brand leads and commercial leaders. The individual in this role will need to strategically influence and challenge a diverse set of collaborators from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of the particular disease area of interest and markets they support. This role reports to the Director of Forecasting and operates within the broader framework of Customer Data & Analytics (CD&A). Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks office. You will work on-site 2-3 days a week.

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 experience OR Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence ED/VP level staff.
• Knowledge and experience working with industry internal and secondary data sources; experience doing analog and uptake curve analysis.
• Proficiency in advanced forecasting techniques, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
• Highly skilled in working collaboratively in a team-based environment and gaining alignment across an organization.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SQL, Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience in contributing to the development of long-term business plans based on forecasting insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve upon detailed and advanced forecast models projecting units and revenue for our inline products by indication/regions.
• Use advanced simulation models to quantify uncertainty.
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions.
• Develop an objective brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas.
• Act as the key point of contact for global brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables.
• Facilitate discussions and build consensus among partners to establish clear and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets.
• Support leadership in identifying actionable strategies to improve Commercial potential, prioritizing risks and opportunities.
• Provide informed recommendations on product development continuation or discontinuation based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals.
• Develop and deliver transparent presentations that articulate key variables in the forecast.
• Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development.
• Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining and/or automating forecasting processes.

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.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed