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

Role Summary

CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease. The role partners with Commercial leadership to provide data-backed insights that drive commercial success for Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease. You will influence multiple stakeholders, manage forecasting discussions, and contribute to the development of global forecasting strategies.

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 organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts
• Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree and 2 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Required: Master’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Required: Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Required: High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Preferred: Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence ED/VP level staff
• Preferred: 6+ years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industries
• Preferred: Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts clearly to senior management
• Preferred: Strong project management skills; ability to organize and complete multiple projects on time
• Preferred: Demonstrated analytical skills with a client service orientation
• Preferred: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Preferred: Strategic thinking to support key business decisions
• Preferred: Understanding of biopharmaceutical industry developments and unmet medical needs
• Preferred: Experience with advanced spreadsheets and patient-based forecast modeling including dynamic patient flow models
• Preferred: Experience with quantitative techniques (smoothing, regression, time series analysis, simulation)
• Preferred: Knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, competitive environment, and impact on strategy
• Preferred: Familiarity with industry databases (IQVIA, Symphony Health, Flatiron, EMR, Optum, Truven, McKesson, DRG) and ability to perform custom analysis

Skills

• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership
• Strong collaboration in a cross-functional, team-based environment
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate insights into actionable plans
• Proficiency with forecasting tools, statistics, and scenario planning

Education

• As listed under Qualifications above: Doctorate, or Master’s, or Bachelor’s, or Associate’s, or high school diploma with corresponding years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management

Additional Requirements

• Flexible commuter role to the Deerfield, IL or Thousand Oaks, CA office
• In-office presence required Tuesdays and Wednesdays