Manager - Commercial Forecasting

amgen; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen India, Hyderabad-based, seeks a Manager – Commercial Forecasting within the Business Analytics & Insights (BAI) team. You will lead forecasting models, deliver data-driven insights, and partner with Commercial, Medical, Finance, R&D, and CI to shape strategic plans.

The role requires 8–13 years in pharma forecasting or analytics, strong Excel and Python/SQL skills, and comfort working across geographies including the US and Portugal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 to 13 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical forecasting or commercial analytics.
• Experience in patient-based and demand-based forecasting.
• Proficiency with analytics tools and data sources used in pharma market forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance Excel-based forecast models (patient, sales, Rx-based, revenue).
• Interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with forecasting teams across US, India and Portugal to align methodologies.
• Develop reusable tools and forecasting templates; leverage AI to improve speed and depth of insights.

Skills

Pharmaceutical forecasting

Commercial analytics

Excel proficiency

Python/SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Python/SQL

IQVIA data access

Job description

Career Category

Operations

Job Description

Manager – Commercial Forecasting, BAI

Role Name: Manager of Forecasting, BAI

Department Name: Business Analytics & Insights (BAI)

Role GCF: 5

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, reaching millions of patients around the world and developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Business Analytics & Insights team at Amgen plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to many cross functional teams such as Commercial, Medical, Finance, R&D, Corp Affairs, offering data-backed insights crucial for driving the success of Amgen's products and portfolio. As a Manager, Forecasting at Amgen India, you will play a key role in delivering actionable, data-driven insights to support decision-making across therapeutic areas. This role supports global pipeline assets and requires flexibility in collaborating across geographies—including partners in the U.S., Portugal, and internal contract teams in India. The ideal candidate will possess strong pharmaceutical forecasting and analytics experience, high data fluency, and strong written & verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders groups & geographies.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Forecasting and operates within the broader framework of Business Analytics & Insights (BAI).

This role is for Amgen's India Hyderabad Office. You will work on-site a minimum of 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast Development:
  • Build, maintain, and enhance Excel-based forecast models (patient, sales, Rx-based, revenue).
  • Support pipeline forecasts across various BUs (final therapeutic area assignment TBD).
  • Assist in development of long-range plans and annual operating plans.
• Analytics and Insight Generation:
  • Interpret large datasets from internal systems, syndicated sources, and custom analytics.
  • Apply business judgment founded on knowledge of pharma/biotech industry and Amgen's products / business to integrate market dynamics, competitor insights, and assumptions into forecasts and communicate forecast results & rationale effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Stakeholder and Cross Functional Team Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with forecasting teams in the U.S., India and Portugal to align on methodology and deliverables.
  • Partner with internal India contract workers to drive standardization and execution of model builds.
  • Closely work with cross functional teams representing Commercial, Finance, Medical, Value & Access, Analytics, Insights, and CI
  • Demonstrate & model Amgen value of being respectful to others and to a diverse working environment.
• Process & Capability Enablement:
  • Contribute to building new forecasting capabilities in Amgen India.
  • Help develop reusable tools, templates, and forecasting frameworks.
• Technology & Innovation:
  • Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, agentic research platforms) to enhance speed and depth of insights.
  • Stay up to date with forecasting best practices, including probabilistic modeling, digital workflows and AI tools & capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 to 13 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical forecasting or commercial analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in patient-based and demand-based forecasting
• High proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of Python/SQL is a plus
• Familiarity with syndicated pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Evaluate, internal CRM systems)
• Experience using generative AI tools to aid insight generation or automate workflows
• Strong collaboration skills, including experience working in cross-cultural virtual teams
• Project management skills & ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment

At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients. We recruit the best talent, build an environment that facilitates career growth, and provide staff with the opportunity to make significant contributions to patients and our business.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.