Analyst I, Portfolio Analytics

As a Business Analyst I at Bristol Myers Squibb, you will be a key member of the BD Analytics HOCT team in Hyderabad. Your role will involve developing accurate and robust forecasts & simulations across various TAs, including Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy. You will be expected to build & utilize advanced forecasting models & techniques, statistical models, and simulation methodologies to provide actionable insights to leaders and support strategic BD decision-making at BMS. The ideal candidate for this role has 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategy/valuation or commercial analytics, the ability to build Excel-based models from scratch, and proficiency with industry datasets for sales forecasts, Epi, & Competitive Intelligence. **Experience:** - Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Biology/Biotechnology, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. MBA a plus. - Proven experience (typically 1 to 3 years) in a forecasting role, preferably within the biopharma or pharmaceutical industry. - Hands-on expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting and commercial analytics, modeling platforms, Advanced Excel & VBA, data manipulation software, and visualization tools. - Experience with data analysis and modeling platforms; able to manipulate large datasets and build reusable templates/dashboards. - Fluent with industry datasets for sales forecasts, Epi, & Competitive Intelligence. - Previous experience in Hematology, Oncology, or Cell Therapy (Preferred but not required). **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Partner with BD Analytics HOCT team to maintain comprehensive forecasting models and methodologies to project sales. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze relevant data, market trends, and historical performance. - Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques and time series/predictive modeling to identify trends/drivers influencing forecasts. - Conduct scenario analyses and simulation studies to evaluate the potential impact of various factors, such as market dynamics, pricing strategies, class or brand share evolution, and regulatory changes. - Prepare and present forecast reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to team members to align forecasts with business goals and strategies. - Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging methodologies, and best practice forecasting and simulation. - Translate complex data and analytics into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. - Proactively and continuously assess the relevant marketplace and its dynamics, customers, competitors, and future development. - Build new capabilities to automate data gathering and reporting that support key senior leadership forums. - Collaborate with IT teams to optimize data infrastructure, enhance data collection, and leverage advanced analytics tools for forecasting and simulation purposes. **Skills and competencies:** - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of statistical forecasting techniques, time series analysis, and predictive modeling. - Familiarity with forecasting software and advanced forecasting methodologies. - Solid ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear manner. - Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. - Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability of forecasts. - Strong business acumen and the ability to translate forecast findings into actionable insights and recommendations. - Experience with analytics and presentation tools (Excel and PowerPoint; VBA/Python and BI tools are a plus). - Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. At Bristol Myers Squibb, you will have the opportunity to work on uniquely interesting projects that can transform your life and career.,