Senior Analyst - Forecasting

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Forecasting Senior Analyst to deliver pipeline forecasts and support investment decisions within the Strategy & Growth team. You will collaborate with TA Strategy, Commercial Marketing, and cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strategic forecasting, BD&L assessments, and building data-driven insights using pharma databases and MR.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business with 3+ years in pharmaceutical forecasting.
• Strong ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of global pharma markets and forecasting databases.

Responsibilities

• Strategic forecasting for pipeline products and inline assets.
• Lifecycle management forecasting for pipeline and inline products.
• BD&L opportunity assessments and data-driven insights.
• Build assumptions and analogs for patient funnel parameters.
• Prepare comprehensive forecasts in PPT decks for leadership and board reviews.
• Analyze strategic questions and document communication clearly.
• Leverage databases, secondary research, and MR for asset insights.
• Share knowledge and improve forecasting delivery quality.

Skills

Alteryx

Analytical Thinking

Brand Awareness

Business Networking

Curious Mindset

Digital Marketing

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing Communications

Marketing Planning

Marketing Strategies

Media Campaigns

Process Documentation

Statistical Analysis

Education

Graduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business

Job description

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Senior Analyst who will play a crucial role in delivering pipeline forecasts that shape the future of our Novartis portfolio. If you have a passion for innovative forecasting solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Senior Analyst. You will collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Your innovative solutions will enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business with 3+ 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).

Desirable Requirements

Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills. Proven experience working in a matrix environment.

Skills Desired

• Alteryx
• Analytical Thinking
• Brand Awareness
• Business Networking
• Curious Mindset
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Campaigns
• Marketing Communications (MarCom)
• Marketing Planning
• Marketing Strategies
• Media Campaigns
• Process Documentation
• Statistical Analysis

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