CDnA - Global Forecasting and Analytics Senior Manager, Obesity

Role Summary

CDnA - Global Forecasting and Analytics Senior Manager, Obesity

Responsibilities

• Advanced Forecasting Techniques: Build detailed and advanced forecast models (patient, Rx, sales, Rx Based, etc.) projecting units and revenue for Amgen products by indication/regions; use advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty; leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources to improve 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 global brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables; facilitate discussions and build consensus among stakeholders to establish worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets.
• Strategic Insights and Recommendations: 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.
• Communication and Presentation: Develop and deliver clear presentations that articulate key variables in the forecast for decision-makers; apply communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended courses of action.
• Collaboration with CDnA: Collaborate with the broader CDnA organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development; improve the depth and accuracy of forecasts by using a broad spectrum of insights across the organization.
• Process Optimization: Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining forecasting and analytics processes where possible.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience
  • Or Master‚Äôs degree and 4 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience
  • Or Bachelor‚Äôs degree and 6 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience
  • Or Associate's degree and 10 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience
  • Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Forecasting experience in the biopharma industry
  • Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient-based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models
  • Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, and competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy
  • Ability to interpret and analyze data trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions
  • Knowledge and experience working with industry internal and secondary data sources; experience doing analog and uptake curve analysis
  • Strong oral, written and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts, data, and insights clearly to a variety of audiences including senior leadership teams
  • Strong project management skills‚Äîable to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence senior level staff
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment
  • High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Skills

• Forecasting and analytics
• Market analysis and competitive intelligence
• Data interpretation and storytelling
• Stakeholder management and collaboration
• Project management
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency

Education

• Doctorate, Master‚Äôs, Bachelor‚Äôs, Associate‚Äôs, or high school diploma with corresponding analytics/forecasting experience as specified in Basic Qualifications

Additional Requirements

• Flexible commuter role to Thousand Oaks, US Headquarter office with on-site presence a minimum of 2 days a week