Global Pipeline & Launch Forecast Lead

Sandoz; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz is seeking a Head of Pipeline & Launch Forecasting to lead the creation of a global forecasting capability for generics, biosimilars, and specialty assets. You will translate an ambitious operating model into an operational global capability, integrating analytics, data science, and commercial insight to deliver robust forecasts across the pipeline lifecycle.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, define governance, and drive adoption of new tools across a global matrix

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical, generics, or biosimilars.
• Experience in pipeline and/or launch forecasting at global or multi-country level.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with leadership of analytics teams.
• Proven ability to build or transform business capabilities or operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the pre-launch forecasting program and centralized global capability hub.
• Deliver scenario-based forecasts to support portfolio and launch decisions.
• Translate the target operating model into a fully operational global capability.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of forecasting experts, data scientists, and analytics professionals.
• Define and embed a best-in-class forecasting framework, including methodologies, tools, and governance.
• Drive the integration of advanced analytics, AI/ML models, and automation into forecasting processes.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent, and auditable forecasts across assets, markets, and geographies.
• Act as a strategic partner to global, regional, and local commercial teams, ensuring strong business alignment.
• Establish governance frameworks, decision rights, and processes across the forecasting lifecycle.
• Lead change management and drive adoption of new tools and ways of working across a global matrix organization.
• Provide scenario-based insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform portfolio and launch decisions.

Skills

Pipeline forecasting

Launch forecasting

Data science

Analytics

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Sandoz is seeking a Head of Pipeline & Launch Forecasting to lead the creation of a global forecasting capability for generics, biosimilars, and specialty assets. You will translate an ambitious operating model into an operational global capability, integrating analytics, data science, and commercial insight to deliver robust forecasts across the pipeline lifecycle.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, define governance, and drive adoption of new tools across a global matrix