Team Lead, Forecasting

Job Description

Dual Role Contribution : Balance individual contribution (50%) and operational/team management (50%) for early pipeline, in-line, and BD&L forecasting projects. Team Management : Manage, coach, and develop the Forecasting Engagement team, fostering a high-performance culture. Strategic Input : Provide strategic input, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Process Development : Craft and sustain forecasting processes, providing strategic direction and empowering the team. Innovation and Efficiency : Lead continuous innovation and efficiency within the team, coordinating with global and country stakeholders. Project Updates : Deliver impactful project updates to senior leadership and guide the team in effective communication practices. Model Accuracy : Ensure the accuracy and reliability of forecasting models through continuous improvement and validation. Team Support : Guide and support the team to achieve high-impact results, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement. Opportunity Exploration : Lead the team in exploring and implementing forecasting opportunities for portfolio and brand teams. Customer Interface : Interface closely with customers to understand and convert business requirements into solutions. Additionally, the role involves providing documentation, supporting knowledge repositories, aligning with business objectives, complying with operating procedures, and adhering to Sandoz values and behaviours. What you ll bring to the role: Essential Requirements: Education (minimum/desirable): Graduate / Post Graduate in Technology or Data Science related domains Languages: Fluency in English is prerequisite, while knowledge of other in-scope country languages would be an advantage Experience: Proven experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, with a strong understanding of the biopharma industry. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills... Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Biosimilar/ generic pharma industry (good to have) Experience with advanced forecasting techniques and machine learning models- (good to have) Knowledge of regulatory requirements and market access strategies in the pharmaceutical industry. Skills Desired Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Building Construction, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model