Manager, Business Intelligence – BI&A CoE

Johnson & Johnson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company in Singapore is seeking a Manager, Business Intelligence to oversee forecasting processes across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will manage strategic forecasting, enhance model accuracy, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate forecasts into financial planning. They require a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in business analytics, with strong skills in statistical techniques and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business analytics, forecasting, or commercial planning in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in patient-based and volume-based forecasting methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC business planning and LRFP processes for priority brands.
• Define and implement cadence for forecast tracking, actualization, and accuracy measurement.
• Serve as an authority in forecasting within APAC BI&A.

Skills

Advanced Analytics

Business Intelligence (BI)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Statistical Forecasting Techniques

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Business Intelligence

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Singapore, Singapore

J&J Innovative Medicine is looking for Manager, Business Intelligence – BI&A CoE.

The individual will serve as the regional subject matter expert on forecasting, ensuring harmonized models, robust assumption tracking, and predictive capability enhancement across therapeutic areas. This role will play a critical role in driving the adoption of patient-based forecasting (PBM) for must-win brands, enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency, and build volume-based forecasting capabilities for legacy brands using advanced time series and statistical approaches. The role also involves shaping and leading business planning and long-range financial planning (LRFP) processes across APAC.

The role requires close collaboration with TA Insights BI&A colleagues in markets and region, and Business Unit teams, Finance, cross-functional partners, and external vendors to establish forecasting best practices, improve business planning process efficiencies, and forecast accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Forecasting Leadership

• Lead APAC business planning and LRFP processes for priority brands.
• Establish and maintain harmonized patient-based forecasting models for must-win brands, capturing and validating key assumptions.
• Drive the development and implementation of volume-based forecasting models for legacy brands leveraging advanced time series techniques.
• Ensure alignment of forecast methodologies with global standards while addressing APAC market nuances.

2. Forecast Process Excellence & Insights

• Define and implement cadence for forecast tracking, actualization, and accuracy measurement.
• Analyze forecast variances, identify drivers, and recommend improvements.
• Apply advanced analytics and predictive modeling to enhance forecast robustness.
• Lead initiatives to streamline forecasting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Best Practice Development

• Serve as an authority in forecasting within APAC BI&A.
• Partner with BI&A and Business Unit teams to embed forecasting best practices.
• Facilitate cross-market knowledge sharing to promote model adoption and consistency.
• Collaborate with Finance to integrate forecasts into financial planning cycles.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with commercial, medical, finance, and analytics teams to align forecasting with strategic priorities.
• Integrate market intelligence, competitive insights, and epidemiology into the forecast process.
• Aggregate market submissions into APAC-level forecasts for decision-making.

5. Technology, Vendor & Platform Management

• Manage forecasting platform vendors, ensuring optimal system performance and enhancements.
• Partner with global and regional teams on forecasting tool upgrades and scalability.
• Oversee documentation, governance, and version control of forecasting models.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in business analytics, forecasting, or commercial planning in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in patient-based and volume-based forecasting methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting techniques (time series, regression, ARIMA, ML approaches).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel with deep experience in complex Excel models and large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, interpret data, and process observations into actionable recommendations

Preferred:

• Experience in APAC markets with understanding of diverse healthcare systems.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools, statistical packages, and data integration platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire change and establish standard processes in a matrixed environment.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Enhanced capability and efficiency of LRFP and BP forecasting processes.
• Adoption of PBM models for priority / Must win brands
• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced variance.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-market collaboration.

Required Skills:

• Advanced Analytics
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Data Governance
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Performance Measurement
• Process Improvements
• Tactical Planning
• Team Management
• Technical Credibility
• Workflow Analysis

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Analytics
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Data Governance
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Performance Measurement
• Process Improvements
• Tactical Planning
• Team Management
• Technical Credibility
• Workflow Analysis