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 structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.

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

• Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements. Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking, 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

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

Experience Level

Mid Level