Forecasting Manager

Manager Forecasting

Job Description 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.

Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Manager, driving pipeline forecasts that shape the future of Novartis. Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Bring innovative solutions to enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.

Job Description

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 a structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.

• Independently engage with stakeholders to gather inputs, align on assumptions, and present outputs.

• Leverage databases, secondary desk research, and 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 teams and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.

• Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements.

• Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking and 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.

Skills Desired

Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Communications (MarCom), Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation

Experience Level

Mid Level