CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Forecasting. This role involves analyzing market dynamics, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing actionable insights to drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will have significant forecasting experience in Pharma/Biotech, strong analytical abilities, and excellent presentation skills. A collaborative spirit and the capability to influence senior management are crucial. This opportunity offers a flexible work model alongside comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate and 2 years of relevant forecasting experience.
• Master's with 4 years, Bachelor's with 6 years, or Associate's with 10 years in Pharma/Biotech forecasting.
• High school diploma with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to influence ED/VP level staff and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with global biosimilars and rare disease markets.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for Brand Lead and senior stakeholders.
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics for forecasting.
• Quantify uncertainty using scenario planning models.
• Provide recommendations on development vs. discontinuation based on market signals.
• Develop and deliver transparent forecast presentations for executives.
• Collaborate with CD&A organization to integrate insights across the forecast.
• Improve forecasting processes to drive efficiency.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Monte Carlo analysis

Education

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

IQVIA

Symphony Health

Flatiron

EMR

Truven

McKesson

Job description

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and scientific based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

CD&A – Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease

What You Will Do

The Forecasting team at Amgen plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership, offering data‑backed insights crucial for driving commercial success. As a Senior Manager of Global Forecasting, you will contribute significantly to the Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease businesses, executing and managing discussions with brand leads.

The individual in this role will need to thoughtfully influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of the particular disease area of interest and the market.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders
• Facilitate consensus‑building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for the pipeline assets by gaining alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions
• Help leadership identify actionable strategies to improve commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities
• Provide recommendations on whether to proceed with product development or discontinue certain projects based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
• Develop an objective point of view of brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas
• Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action
• Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending)
• Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for stakeholders involved in decision‑making processes
• Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization
• Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible

Flexible commuter role to the Deerfield, IL or Thousand Oaks, CA office. This role will require someone to be in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence ED/VP level staff
• 6+ years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industries
• Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management
• Strong project management skills able to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time
• Demonstrated analytical skills combined with a client service orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to support key business decisions
• Understanding of the latest developments in the biopharmaceutical industry, and unmet medical needs and opportunities across various therapeutic areas
• Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient‑based forecast modeling including dynamic patient flow models
• Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time series analysis, and simulation
• Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy
• Broad, working knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases such as IQVIA, Symphony Health, Flatiron, EMR, Optum, Truven, McKesson, DRG and other large datasets that require custom analysis and evaluation.

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well‑being.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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