Manager Forecasting

5 - 10 years

7 - 12 Lacs

Posted:-1 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Manager who will be responsible for delivering pipeline forecasts that shape the future of the Novartis portfolio.
Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Manager, driving pipeline forecasts that shape the future of Novartis. Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Bring innovative solutions to enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.
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 a structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.
  • Independently engage with stakeholders to gather inputs, align on assumptions, and present outputs.
  • Leverage databases, secondary desk research, and 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 teams and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
  • Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements.
  • Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking and mandatory trainings.
Essential Requirements
  • 5+ 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.

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