Manager Forecasting
Novartis
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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.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
Foster strong stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and execute new projects across key areas, including but not limited to:
Strategic forecasting for pipeline products
Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products
BD&L opportunity assessments
Critical business cases and investment decisions
Ad-hoc forecasting support
Collaborate with forecasting team members, strengthen functional capabilities, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
Establish and manage knowledge repositories capturing qualitative and quantitative insights on brands, and disease areas across Novartis operating markets.
Deliver forecasting support through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication throughout the delivery
Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance expertise and improve the quality of S&G forecasting deliverables across the business unit.
Leverage new data and technologies to enhance TA forecasting delivery and overall forecasting function
Support the development and implementation of advanced data visualization and information presentation techniques.
Work closely with other functions, including Competitive Intelligence, Primary Marketing Research, and Business Analytics, to leverage cross-functional synergies.
Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements.
Adhere to internal functional operating procedures, including time tracking, KPI monitoring, reporting, and compliance with internal systems and processes.
Support the forecasting team in recruiting and onboarding new associates.
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, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall ModelExplore related positions you might be interested in
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