2 Forecast Modeling Jobs

As a Specialist in Continuous Improvements at our company, you will play a crucial role in optimizing product quality and enhancing business processes. Your expertise in data analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving impactful change. We are looking for a passionate individual who is eager to lead efforts in this area and contribute to our team's success. Your key responsibilities will include leading and developing analytics for Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) by utilizing relevant data sets to identify key contributors, trends, and patterns. You will be responsible for building a forecast model for CoPQ to guide Finance and Quality leadership in understanding the impact of various initiatives. Additionally, you will drive the implementation of the Quality Strategy by aligning strategic goals and objectives within our business units. Setting up and managing a continuous improvement framework to reduce product/component failures, defects, CoPQ, and enhance business processes and maturity will also be part of your role. Furthermore, you will lead the development of Six Sigma and problem-solving competencies within our organization and collaborate with Digital Solutions teams to leverage CoPQ-related analytics. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years of relevant experience. Certification or training in Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt is required. You must have hands-on experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing containment, corrective, and preventive actions. Proficiency in Six Sigma tools and methodologies such as DMAIC, Lean, and DFSS is essential. Previous experience in driving strategic initiatives, managing global continuous improvement projects, and familiarity with change management tools and processes will be advantageous. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills and experience in developing BI and Power BI dashboards. Excellent stakeholder management and project management skills are crucial for this role. Effective collaboration and communication skills are necessary to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organization. Building strong networks, fostering partnerships, being action-oriented, persistent, and passionate about driving improvements are key competencies we seek in potential candidates. An agile mindset with the ability to simplify complex problems into logical milestones is highly desirable. Fluency in English with exceptional verbal, written communication, and influencing skills is required. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant contribution to continuous improvements, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team now!,

Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager Forecasting who will lead and deliver high-impact pipeline forecasts that shape the future of the Novartis portfolio. Location: Hyderabad, India Join the?Strategy & Growth (S&G)?team as a Senior Manager, driving forecasting excellence across pipeline and inline assets. This role requires strong subject matter expertise, the ability to independently engage with senior stakeholders Therapeutic Area Strategy teams,?Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions, and a commitment to mentoring and developing team capabilities. About The Role Key Responsibilities: Execute projects entailing, but not limited to: Strategic forecasting for pipeline products Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products BD&L opportunity assessments Assumption and analog building on parameters of patient funnel Comprehensive forecasting assessments in PPT decks for leadership and board reviews Analyses of strategic business questions Deliver forecasts through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication. Leverage databases, secondary desk research, MR to capture insights on assets, disease areas and markets. Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance knowledge and delivery quality. Leverage new data and technologies to enhance forecasting delivery. Work with CI, PMR and Business Analytics to build comprehensive assessments. Collaborate with internal team and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities. Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements. Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking, mandatory trainings. Essential Requirements 7+ years in pharmaceutical/ healthcare forecasting, pipeline/ epidemiology forecasting. Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights. Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market, including the US, JP, and EU regions. Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases. Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters. Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting. Understanding of patient/forecast flow and Target Product Profile (TPP). Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business Desirable Requirements Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills. Proven experience working in a matrix environment. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Show more Show less