6 Opportunity Assessment Jobs

Job Description Summary Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Job Purpose: The Group Head, Forecasting will lead the forecasting team, developing accurate and insightful forecasts, and providing strategic guidance to support business decisions across therapy areas for in-line and pipeline products. In addition to ensuring a high-quality forecasts the role requires driving synergies across units and regions, exploring avenues for innovation and implementing solutions that bring speed and scalability. This role requires a deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Job DescriptionJob Description Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Lead the forecasting team and provide guidance to develop and maintain accurate short-term and long-term forecasts for various business units. Expected span of control of 20+ associates Critically evaluate the current forecasting processes and methodologies and explore areas of innovation and improvement in standardization, speed and accuracy Ensure Sandoz forecasting approaches are best-in-class leveraging AI and next gen forecasting tools and methodologies Lead the team to utilize advanced statistical and analytical techniques to analyse historical data and identify trends Collaborate with cross-functional teams on enterprise level forecasting initiatives as well as to gather relevant data and insights Provide strategic guidance and recommendations based on forecast data to support business planning and decision-making. Prepare and present detailed forecast reports to senior management and stakeholders, communicating complex data and insights in a clear and concise manner. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in forecasting and data analysis. Skills and Competencies: In-depth knowledge of the industry, including market dynamics, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment. Experience in leveraging advanced statistical and analytics techniques (expertise in AI/ML will be added advantage) Strong team management and project management skills, especially with critical and time-sensitive deliverables Ability to manage multiple projects and senior stakeholders simultaneously, and effectively prioritize to meet critical deadlines Ability to align forecasting activities with the organizations strategic goals and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills What youll bring to the role: Minimum Requirements: Educational Background: Advanced degree in areas such as Management/Statistics/Decision Sciences/Engineering/Life Sciences and related fields Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience in pharma forecasting in a leading pharma or consulting organisation (experience in generic pharma industry will be a plus) You'll receive: Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well. Why Sandoz? Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! The future is ours to shape! #Sandoz

About The Role Leads Procurement teams and oversees the strategic sourcing and procurement processes (Global/Regional/ Country). Required to direct and supervise Procurement Professionals, develop the procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and optimize procurement operations, ensuring optimization of the cost, cash, quality and service. Drives added value through strategic sourcing, engineering value, delivery of innovation and risk management. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams ensuring compliance with regulations and driving cost savings. About The Role - Grade Specific Role OverviewGuides and oversees Procurement Teams, ensuring effective sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management including personnel supervision, HR, career development, performance assessment, IT, etc.Builds, reinforces and distributes sourcing strategies to fit internal key functionsLeads key contract negotiations, including completing costs analyses and negotiations on terms and conditionsDrives savings initiatives while maintaining quality standards Proactively manages supplier relationshipActs as a strategic Business Partner and enablerBuilds and maintains strong intimacy with other Group StakeholdersMonitors and reports on KPIs related to their scope Stays informed about industry best practices and emerging trends Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisionsSeeks continuously for procurement processes improvementsUnderstands end to end Supply Chain within the Category scopeProvides support and mentorship to more junior procurement teamsEnsures procurement activities comply with laws and regulationsGeneral Responsibilities AccountabilitiesDirects and supervises Procurement professionals, promoting collaborative and highperforming teamProvides a training path to the Procurement team in charge, keeping them informed about the industry Category best practices and trendsContributes to establish KPIs and regularly evaluating the teams performance against benchmarksFormulates and implements effective procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals Accountable for developing and maintaining full category plansAccountable for developing and maintaining cost savings innitiativesFormulates budget and forecast on spend categoryForecasts, identifies, reports cost savings, managing risk and opportunities across entitiesReports and monitors category profile information spend and opportunity assessment data, current order processes, supplier performance and other KPIsAccountable for contributing strategically on global strategic processes of sourcing, negotiating, contracting, procurement Accountable for developing and maintaining supplier relationshipsAccountable for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key StakeholdersEnsures correlation between contract, quotes and Purchase Requisition during the validation processDevelops a deep knowledge of the providers market in his category, their goods services and associated risksEnforces all procurement policies and compliance processesProvides guidance to the procurement teams and promotes a collaborative working culture Skills (competencies)

Position Title: Lead, FP&A Location: Mohali Position Type: Regular, Full-time The FP&A Lead will be responsible for directing and organizing the financial planning and analysis process across the company, including the preparation, reporting, variance analysis of the departmental budgets, forecasts, and key financial metrics. You will provide insights and sound business advice to the finance leadership and executive management teams on best practices, business trends, and investment opportunities. This position will be the key point of contact for FP&A on their monthly forecast and annual budget process. You will lead and conduct special projects involving financial analysis and research of business issues to provide senior management with financial data and business advice to support resource allocation decisions and objectives for corporate growth and profitability. This is a key position, which will report into the Head of FP&A and work closely with the senior management including the CEO, Business unit heads, and other key stakeholders. What you'll do: Be a valued business partner and trusted advisor to senior management to provide highly complex financial and technical analysis and recommendations regarding current and proposed business opportunities, and/or internal measurements and methodologies Direct FP&A for all components of corporate financials including revenue, operating expenses, working capital, capital expenditures and cash flow Leading company-wide strategic planning, budget, and quarterly target-setting processes, including monthly forecasts and key performance monitoring Coordinating budget reviews, and corporate budget consolidation Key driver for development of strategic and operational plans, annual budgeting, process, financial forecasting, business support and reporting Develop and institutionalize financial models, analyses, key business metrics that serves as a tool to drive profitable business growth, efficiency and improvement Identify, assess, value and prioritize current and emerging product portfolio and other business initiatives, through regressive financial analysis and business cases Providing analytical perspectives and executive financial summaries to important strategic decisions, including M&A activities and significant capital investments Tracking sales pipeline closely to bring about more accurate revenue forecast and operational expenditure requirements Preparing periodic detailed reports with analytics. Ensure that financial reporting of the business performance is accurate and timely Interface with senior leadership regarding financial results, forecasts, planning assumptions and other projects Who were looking for: BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant. Additional qualification of CA Inter would be preferred Should have 10 -15 years of experience in the Finance Department of a reputed organization Must be excellent at crunching numbers & able to understand the impact of any transaction in numbers terms Excellent functional knowledge of accounting systems, processes, fund flow management, statutory compliances, taxation, MIS reporting to senior management Must have good oral and in writing communication skills

POSITION DETAILS JOB SPECIFICATION Position : Senior Consultant Growth Advisory Location : Mumbai KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work as individual contributor or member of project teams or team lead for small projects Manage and execute research projects involving, but not limited to: Market / opportunity assessment : Comprehensive review of the market through a thorough analysis of demand supply dynamics, completion landscape, value chain and regulatory frameworks governing the industry Competitor intelligence: In-depth assessment of companies involving a review of their business structure, product / service offerings, management team, recent developments, go-to-market approach and outlook M&A related research: Conducting due diligence on identified targets and developing detailed company profiles through comprehensive desk-based and primary research Mentor, train associates/analysts working on the projects being executed Support development of proposals through case-studies, samples and preliminary background research Exhibit sector specific subject-matter expertise, as relevant Willingness to travel domestically / internationally for undertaking primary research on field Willingness to be deputed on-site for short durations is preferable Ability / prior exposure to client communication and team management is preferable POSITION REQUIREMENTS Candidate Profile: - MBA with 4-6 years experience, preferably in research, or related areas such as consulting or analytics oriented jobs. - Ability to independently conduct comprehensive secondary and primary research - Hands on experience in using research databases like Factiva, Onesource, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Capital IQ, etc. - Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities. - Top notch analytical and communication skills - Well conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel

About The Role : Leads Procurement teams and oversees the strategic sourcing and procurement processes (Global/Regional/ Country). Required to direct and supervise Procurement Professionals, develop the procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and optimize procurement operations, ensuring optimization of the cost, cash, quality and service. Drives added value through strategic sourcing, engineering value, delivery of innovation and risk management. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams ensuring compliance with regulations and driving cost savings. About The Role : - Grade Specific Role OverviewGuides and oversees Procurement Teams, ensuring effective sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management including personnel supervision, HR, career development, performance assessment, IT, etc.Builds, reinforces and distributes sourcing strategies to fit internal key functionsLeads key contract negotiations, including completing costs analyses and negotiations on terms and conditionsDrives savings initiatives while maintaining quality standards Proactively manages supplier relationshipActs as a strategic Business Partner and enablerBuilds and maintains strong intimacy with other Group StakeholdersMonitors and reports on KPIs related to their scope Stays informed about industry best practices and emerging trends Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisionsSeeks continuously for procurement processes improvementsUnderstands end to end Supply Chain within the Category scopeProvides support and mentorship to more junior procurement teamsEnsures procurement activities comply with laws and regulationsGeneral Responsibilities AccountabilitiesDirects and supervises Procurement professionals, promoting collaborative and highperforming teamProvides a training path to the Procurement team in charge, keeping them informed about the industry Category best practices and trendsContributes to establish KPIs and regularly evaluating the teams performance against benchmarksFormulates and implements effective procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals Accountable for developing and maintaining full category plansAccountable for developing and maintaining cost savings innitiativesFormulates budget and forecast on spend categoryForecasts, identifies, reports cost savings, managing risk and opportunities across entitiesReports and monitors category profile information spend and opportunity assessment data, current order processes, supplier performance and other KPIsAccountable for contributing strategically on global strategic processes of sourcing, negotiating, contracting, procurement Accountable for developing and maintaining supplier relationshipsAccountable for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key StakeholdersEnsures correlation between contract, quotes and Purchase Requisition during the validation processDevelops a deep knowledge of the providers market in his category, their goods services and associated risksEnforces all procurement policies and compliance processesProvides guidance to the procurement teams and promotes a collaborative working culture Skills (competencies)

POSITION DETAILS JOB SPECIFICATION Position : Senior Consultant Growth Advisory Location : Mumbai KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work as individual contributor or member of project teams or team lead for small projects Manage and execute research projects involving, but not limited to: Market / opportunity assessment : Comprehensive review of the market through a thorough analysis of demand supply dynamics, completion landscape, value chain and regulatory frameworks governing the industry Competitor intelligence: In-depth assessment of companies involving a review of their business structure, product / service offerings, management team, recent developments, go-to-market approach and outlook M&A related research: Conducting due diligence on identified targets and developing detailed company profiles through comprehensive desk-based and primary research Mentor, train associates/analysts working on the projects being executed Support development of proposals through case-studies, samples and preliminary background research Exhibit sector specific subject-matter expertise, as relevant Position Description • Willingness to travel domestically / internationally for undertaking primary research on field • Willingness to be deputed on-site for short durations is preferable • Ability / prior exposure to client communication and team management is preferable