Manager, Forecasting – Bladder Oncology

Johnson & Johnson • Horsham, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Manager, Forecasting, Bladder Oncology, within the Solid Tumor business unit. Based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, the role supports short- and long-term business forecasting and contributes to Strategic Insights & Analytics, finance, marketing, sales, and broader business partners. The manager assists with developing the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), delivering accurate and timely forecasts, and providing insights that inform decisions and drive organizational actions.

The role partners with leadership to develop and evaluate strategies and tactics, sharing accountability for business results. It calls for strong leadership and collaboration skills, the ability to influence without authority, communicate insights clearly, and encourage smart risk-taking. The manager is also expected to pursue novel solutions and analytics responsive to the needs of patients and healthcare professionals, while making decisions consistent with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and supporting a Credo-based culture.

This position follows a hybrid in-office schedule in Horsham, PA, and requires up to 5% domestic travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant business experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, market research, competitive intelligence, or consulting.
• Knowledge and experience across a broad range of forecasting and analytical approaches, with the ability to select appropriate approaches for business questions.
• Ability to tell a clear, compelling story using data visualizations and provide comprehensive, impactful recommendations and solutions that drive decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, anticipate and proactively address forecasting pain points, and influence stakeholders toward resolution.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate insights to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Relevant oncology experience.
• Working knowledge of foundational pharmaceutical industry datasets, such as IQVIA DDD, EDI 852/867, NPA, and NSP, and their practical applications to forecasting and brand performance.
• Experience working on or directly with pharmaceutical brand marketing or sales teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand forecast modeling and tracking, identify risks and opportunities, and shape the articulation of the performance story for senior leadership.
• Identify improvements to forecast models and processes, efficiencies, new data sources, and leading indicators to increase accuracy and focus effort on high-value projects.
• Facilitate the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and alignment among brand stakeholders to deliver the latest forecasts.
• Incorporate insights from Strategic Insights & Analytics peers, including integrated analytics, market research, and competitive intelligence, into forecasting cycles.
• Apply consulting skills such as consultative listening, problem definition, hypothesis generation, data analysis, translating analysis into value, and oral and written storytelling.
• Develop effective presentations using compelling visualizations and clearly communicate complex forecast insights to stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with leadership and business partners to support strategy and tactics, influence stakeholders, and inform business decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager