Summary
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.Location: Hyderabad, IndiaJoin the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Senior Analyst. You will collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Your innovative solutions will 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 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
- 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.
 
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:
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