Manager, Forecasting (39945 KD)

The Forecasting Manager will support Brand Teams and Commercial Management decision-making by delivering revenue forecasts on a regular basis throughout the year as well as in response to ad-hoc customer requests.  This individual will play an integral role with responsibility for ensuring that all forecasts are based on reliable information and rigorous analyses, including uncertainty analyses, and that short-term and long-term forecasts are aligned.  He/she will partner with different functional groups (Marketing, Customer Operations Support Services, Finance, Supply Chain, and other groups within Market Development) to deliver analyses that enable a thorough understanding of brand performance and expectations.  He/she will work with multiple Excel-based models as well as other quantitative and qualitative resources to perform scenario analyses.  In addition, he/she is expected to present findings to key stakeholders, provide recommendations, and implement approved recommendations.

 

Requirements:
Minimum: BS/BA with emphasis in Finance, Business, or Life Sciences and at least 4-6 years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
Preferred: Graduate degree in business and life sciences (MBA/PhD) with consulting, investment banking or industry experience in biotech or pharma industry.

 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of large biotech/pharma product portfolio, a proven track record of working collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, strategic thinker, a keen eye for detail, and highly skilled in Excel based modeling. Therapeutic knowledge, revenue forecasting and Monte Carlo analysis are highly desirable.