2 Pharmaceutical Analytics Jobs

As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of Manager - Strategic Forecasting We are looking for a team member within the Forecasting team located in Pune for the Capabilities and Innovation team You will be a detail-oriented forecaster with extensive experience in synthesizing insights from diverse pharma data sets, developing forecast models, and generating strategic and statistical forecast solutions You will handle and manipulate large data sets to develop optimal solutions, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry Combining technical proficiency with analytical and forecasting expertise, you will design and develop insightful solutions, including visualizations for reports, novel modeling approaches, and forecasting collaterals that drive informed business decision-making You will collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts, and driving continuous enhancements in forecasting capabilities Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Integrate insights from diverse pharma data sets (in-house, third-party licensed, and publicly available) to address forecasting-related questions from stakeholders. Provide consultative support for forecasting processes and solutions across one or multiple therapy areas, demonstrating pharmaceutical knowledge and project management capability. Conceptualize and create forecast models and analytical solutions using strategic and statistical techniques within the area of responsibility. Collaborate with stakeholders (IRF,our Manufacturing Division, Human Health, Finance, Research, Country, and senior leadership) to identify challenges in the forecasting process and drive continuous enhancements. Drive innovation and automation to enhance robustness and efficiency in forecasting processes, incorporating best-in-class statistical and strategic methods. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts by engaging relevant parties. Contribute to evolving our offerings through innovation, standardization, and automation of various models and processes for forecasters and other stakeholders. Qualification and skills: Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 5+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting, analytics or forecast insights generation. Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of business. Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking. Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights. Experienced in working with large datasets to derive actionable insights, trends, and predictive analytics. Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Proven ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders. Capability to develop models that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that data is handled with accuracy and compliance. Extensive experience in developing sophisticated models using Excel VBA & Python, optimizing processes for data analysis and reporting. Exposure/sound understanding of advanced modeling techniques like Agent based and dynamic transmission model. Ability to apply design thinking for tools/ platforms and collaborate with forecast teams and stakeholders for final solution. Preferred: Exposure/sound understanding of ETL process and experienced in data analysis using SQL. Experience in developing dynamic visualizations using Power BI, Spotfire, or other tools, creating dashboards and reports that enhance data understanding and usability.

We are looking for a team member within strategic forecasting team based out of Pune. Robust forecasting is a priority for businesses, as the product potential has major implications to a wide range of disciplines. While forecasting of realistic potential can be arrived through both qualitative and quantitative methods, the challenge lies in selecting and deploying the right methodology. Thus, it is essential to have someone who understands and aspires to implement advanced analytics techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, agent-based modeling, conjoint frameworks, NLP, clustering etc within forecasting vertical. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for one/multiple therapy areas - demonstrating good pharmaceutical knowledge and project management capability Responsible for conceptualizing and delivering forecasts and analytical solutions, using both strategic as well as statistical techniques within area of responsibility Drive continuous enhancements to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of value-add, risk/ opportunity/uncertainty - identify and elevate key forecasting levers/insights/findings to inform decision making Collaborate across stakeholders - our Manufacturing Division , Human Health, Finance, Research, Country, and senior leadership - to build and robust assumptions, ensuring forecast accuracy improves over time to support decision making Drive innovation and automation to bring in robustness and efficiency gains in forecasting/process; incorporate best-in-class statistical forecasting methods to improve the accuracy Communicate effectively across stakeholders and proactively identify and resolve conflicts by engaging with relevant stakeholders Responsible for delivery of forecasts in a timely manner with allocated resources Determine the optimal method for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy desired, and the timeline available Contribute in evolving our offerings through innovation, standardization/ automation of various offerings, models and processes Qualification and skills: Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 3+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics Proven ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of business Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions