Role Summary
The Senior Manager, Price Forecasting supports brand strategies through Gross-to-Net sales planning and reporting for SKYRIZI in Immunology. This role provides financial pricing leadership to the brand team in the development of Plans and LRPs, collaborating with Marketing, Finance, MABI, and Market Access to prepare concise deliverables and decision-support for Senior Leadership. The position reports to the Director, Immunology Price Forecasting and may manage one direct report, requiring independence and the ability to align frequently with stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects for planning and reporting for franchiseβs rebates/discounts for Plan and LRP as it relates to SKYRIZI.
- Work with business partners to accurately forecast discounts/rebates, incorporating market dynamics such as historical trends and changes in market access.
- Ensure financial planning deliverables are accurate, clear, and concise for Executive level review and approval.
- Understand and discuss all price-related variances for each cycle (Plan, LRP).
- Partner with Market Access on deal impact analysis, forecasting rates, and tracking contractual rate changes.
- Partner with Copay team on rebate forecast and balance sheet requirements.
- Partner with GTN Accounting, Demand Planning for assumptions related to DSA, Returns, pipeline requirements.
- Collaborate with Sales Forecasting and BU Finance to present a holistic and aligned net sales story.
- Support analysis and requests related to SKYRIZI MFP negotiation, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other legislative changes, as needed.
- Complete additional ad-hoc project work and analysis, as needed.
Qualifications
- Required: 6-8 years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience.
- Required: BA/BS in Finance or Accounting. MBA/CPA preferred.
- Preferred: experience in Pricing, Forecasting, or FP&A.
- Required: Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical and content strategy skills. BPC knowledge is a plus.
- Required: Ability to interact with and support senior level management and to collaborate effectively and independently in a matrix organization.
- Required: Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, planning and decision-making skills.
- Required: Extensive interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Required: Ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shift priorities under tight timeframes and maintain poise under pressure.
- Required: A highly motivated self-starter who can translate broad directions into high quality analytical output.
Education
- BA/BS in Finance or Accounting; MBA/CPA preferred.