Manager of US Forecasting, Obesity

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Manager of US Forecasting, Obesity What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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 US Forecasting, you will contribute significantly to the Obesity pipeline assets, executing and managing discussions with brand leads. The individual in this role will need to skillfully 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 markets they support. This role reports to the Director of Forecasting and operates within the broader framework of Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A). Advanced Forecasting Techniques: Ability to build detailed and advanced forecast model (patient, Rx, sales, Rx Based, etc.) projecting units and revenue for obesity pipeline products by indication/regions Utilize advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty Leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources and their nuances to enhance forecasting approaches and methodologies Market Analysis and Competitor Intelligence: 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 Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key point of contact for brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables Facilitate discussions and build consensus among stakeholders to establish clear and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets Strategic Insights and Recommendations: Support leadership in identifying actionable strategies to maximize Commercial potential, prioritizing risks and opportunities Provide informed recommendations on product development continuation or discontinuation based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals Communication and Presentation: Develop and deliver transparent presentations that articulate key variables in the forecast, ensuring comprehensive understanding for decision-makers Utilize communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended courses of action Collaboration with CD&A: Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development Enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization Process Optimization: Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining forecasting processes where possible What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the Obesity pipeline assets and play a crucial part in shaping US forecasting strategies.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree Or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management.
• Or Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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
• Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks office. You will work on-site 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ability to build detailed and advanced forecast model (patient, Rx, sales, Rx Based, etc.) projecting units and revenue for obesity pipeline products by indication/regions
• Utilize advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty
• Leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources and their nuances to enhance forecasting approaches and methodologies
• 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 brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables
• Facilitate discussions and build consensus among stakeholders to establish clear and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets
• Support leadership in identifying actionable strategies to maximize 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, ensuring comprehensive understanding for decision-makers
• Utilize communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended courses of action
• Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development
• Enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization
• Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining forecasting processes where possible

Benefits

• health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities
• A 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
• Flexible work models where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees