Senior Manager, Forecasting

AstraZeneca; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings

4 weeks paid vacation

Annual Personal Days

Contract Benefits Program

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Forecasting Senior Manager, Oncology to lead the US forecasting for a key brand, partnering with Insights, Analytics, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Finance and Supply planning to align on assumptions and narrative.

You will develop short- and long-term forecast models, synthesize information from multiple sources, and present data-driven insights to senior leaders while advancing AI-enabled forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred.
• 2+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting, data analytics, or market research.
• Experience building forecast models and guiding business decisions.
• Familiar with pharmaceutical analytics sources (APLD, IQVIA, claims) and epidemiology data.

Responsibilities

• Lead US forecasting and business planning for the brand/indications.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term forecast models with integrated data.
• Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities impacting forecasts.
• Incorporate AI tools into forecasting and collaborate across functions.
• Present insights and forecast narratives to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder influencing

AI tools

Modeling

Executive presenting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Advanced degree (MBA or similar)

Tools

APLD

IQVIA

SEER data

Kantar data

Job description

The Forecasting Senior Manager, Oncology leads the US forecasting process for one of the key brands in the US Oncology portfolio. As a thought partner to the business, the Senior Manager will develop product‑specific short‑term and long‑term forecasts and provide critical insights into market risks & opportunities that may impact performance to ultimately guide commercial strategy and decision‑making. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to developing rigorous forecasts using patient‑flow / patient‑based models and incorporating new AI capabilities. The Senior Manager seamlessly collaborates with Insights and Analytics colleagues to deliver data‑based, actionable insights to the business. In addition, the Senior Manager will closely partner with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Sales Operations, Global Analytics & Insights, Supply Planning, and Finance to ensure alignment on forecast assumptions and narrative. The Associate Director regularly presents to senior leaders the forecast and performance story.

Key abilities include consultative and influencing skills, quantitative technical skills, and proficiency in interpreting primary market research / secondary data analyses.

This role reports to the Integrated Insights Associate Director for the Tumor Franchise and sits within US Integrated Insights - Oncology Business Excellence organization, an inclusive team that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providing objective, data‑driven insight generation and analytics.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the US forecasting and business planning processes and all associated work streams for covered brand / indications (scenario planning, integration with Finance, etc.)
• Develop, build, and maintain up‑to‑date product‑specific short‑term and long‑term forecast models. Synthesize a coordinated picture using information from multiple sources. Manage external agencies to build or update models as needed.
• Proactively and clearly identify key drivers that impact short‑term and long‑range product and market forecasts, highlighting significant risks and opportunities
• Incorporate AI analytical tools into the forecast process and support continuing development of the AI forecasting platform
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with key commercial leaders, Business Excellence colleagues, and other forecast collaborators to align on objective, data‑driven forecast inputs
• Provide in‑depth analyses of underlying drivers of brand performance in support of key business deliverables and milestones (e.g. Quarterly Business Reviews)
• Monitor external environment to stay up to date on the competitive landscape and latest market developments for covered brand/indications
• Consult on primary research and secondary analytics relevant to forecasting, and incorporate results into modeling to add deep customer insight and assess future events
• Deliver insightful, objective presentations to senior leaders (e.g., VP of US Franchise) that clearly and succinctly highlight critical insights and business implications through strong storytelling

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research)
• 2+ years of experience at a pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturer or working in the biopharmaceutical industry (e.g., forecasting, data/analytics, management consulting, market research, investment banking)
• 2+ years of experience in forecasting: building models, leading input evaluation, communicating outputs, and guiding business decisions based; forecasting specifically in a biopharmaceutical role
• Familiar with pharmaceutical analytics data sources (APLD, IQVIA, claims, etc.) and epidemiological data (SEER, Kantar, DRG)
• Occasional travel may be required

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Advanced Quantitative Degree or Advanced Marketing Degree (e.g., MBA)
• Experience working in Oncology
• Knowledge of primary market research, advanced analytics, and competitive intelligence; experience collaborating with others to integrate findings into the forecast

Leadership Capabilities:

• Passion for Customers: Understands one's customers and uses that insight to provide value; Highly consultative with ability to build credibility and relationships with key collaborators.
• Think Strategically: Strategic and critical thinking skills to quickly identify and act on opportunities, combining forethought with action.
• Acts Decisively: Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively and fosters the same in others; Comfort with ambiguity with the ability to challenge traditional thinking and courage to take smart risks to solve problems.
• Works Collaboratively: Actively creates and promotes cross‑boundary collaboration to achieve better business results.
• Ability to influence: Strong communication and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to develop and effectively present succinct, compelling reviews of business performance infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.
• Lead without authority: Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, directing others towards delivering towards a shared goal, even without direct reporting lines; Creates an environment that enables others to perform at their best.

Why AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused pharmaceutical company. We are leading a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care. Our bold ambition is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

This is an opportunity to join a team dedicated to transforming the future of oncology by putting patients first and following the science to bring next generation medicines to life.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 134,708.00 to 176,804.25.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job‑related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program (if applicable to role).

• Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days.
• Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

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