Staff - LS-BCsector-forecasting

EY; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Pharma Forecasting Specialist to join the team in a cross-functional role handling forecasting at global, country, and regional levels. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of pharma forecasting experience, therapeutic-area knowledge, and the ability to develop concept notes and presentations.

Basic Python coding is required. Collaborate with global teams to gather requirements, develop forecasts, and present insights to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, and data processing
• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Statistical Learning and AI is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop brand volume forecasts for short- and long-term planning.
• Conduct strategic long-term forecasting with franchise insights.
• Solve regional and brand-level analytical challenges using quantitative methods.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, MMD, HHI, RCL) for forecasting needs.
• Create and maintain accurate forecasts using advanced analytical techniques.
• Recommend assumptions and methodologies for forecasting models.
• Prepare concept notes and presentations communicating findings.
• Perform data management, change management, and requirements elicitation.

Skills

Forecasting

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Python coding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

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Job Title: Pharma Forecasting

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharma Forecasting Specialist to join our team. This role involves being a key stakeholder in a cross-functional team responsible for forecasting at global, country, and region levels based on need. The ideal candidate will have strong forecasting skills of around 6-8 years, therapeutic area (TA) and pharma experience, and the ability to recommend assumptions, create concept notes, and develop presentations. Basic Python coding skills are also required

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop brand volume forecasts for both short-term and long-term strategic and operational planning.
• Conduct strategic long-term brand and franchise forecasting, providing guidance based on franchise insights.
• Solve regional and brand-level analytical challenges using quantitative approaches.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to identify opportunities and manage risks, enhancing forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate as a key stakeholder in cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, MMD, HHI, RCL) for global, country, and regional forecasting needs.
• Create and maintain accurate forecasts using advanced analytical and forecasting techniques.
• Recommend assumptions and methodologies for forecasting models.
• Prepare concept notes and presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Perform comprehensive business analysis, including requirement elicitation, data management, and change management.
• Apply Python coding skills to automate and improve forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with global teams (marketing, finance, RCLs, HHI, MMD, market access) to gather requirements and deliver insights.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to inform forecasting models.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards for forecasting purposes.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Continuously optimize forecasting processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices in forecasting and analytics.

Key Competencies

• Strong business analysis skills with experience in requirement elicitation, data management, change management, and presentation.
• Knowledge of Long Range Forecasting process.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Therapeutic area-specific knowledge and pharma experience.
• Basic Python coding skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in business analysis and forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of one or more pharma therapeutic area such as Oncology, Vaccines etc
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining accurate forecasts.
• Advanced proficiency in business analysis and forecasting tools.
• Basic proficiency in Python coding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and proactively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in Business Administration, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Quantitative field.
• Experience with tools and techniques like SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, and data processing.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Statistical Learning and AI and their application cases is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant analytical experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Experience in developing and maintaining forecasting models in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in business analysis and forecasting tools.
• Basic proficiency in Python coding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactiveness and passion to tackle new challenges.
• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results in demanding situations.

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