Pharma Forecasting Manager - Global Analytics & Strategy

Ernst & Young Oman; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks an experienced Pharma Forecasting Specialist to deliver forecasts at global, regional, and country levels. You will work as a key stakeholder within cross-functional teams to build models, develop assumptions, and prepare impactful presentations.

A strong 10+ year pharma forecasting background and basic Python proficiency are required. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement using analytics tools and innovative forecasting technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical forecasting experience and analytics within life sciences.
• Ability to develop forecasting assumptions, create concept notes, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Basic proficiency in Python to support forecasting and analytics activities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Market Access, and Strategy teams.
• Experience across global, regional, and country levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term brand forecasts to support strategic planning.
• Conduct brand, franchise, regional, and country-level forecasting to provide insights.
• Apply quantitative techniques and perform sensitivity analyses to assess risks and opportunities.
• Build, validate, and enhance forecasting models with appropriate assumptions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and senior leadership to drive decisions.
• Leverage Python and analytics tools to automate forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using best practices and emerging forecasting technologies.

Skills

Pharma forecasting

Forecasting analytics

Python basics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Python

Job description

EY seeks an experienced Pharma Forecasting Specialist to deliver forecasts at global, regional, and country levels. You will work as a key stakeholder within cross-functional teams to build models, develop assumptions, and prepare impactful presentations.

A strong 10+ year pharma forecasting background and basic Python proficiency are required. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement using analytics tools and innovative forecasting technologies.