Senior Manager, Forecasting

CSL Plasma; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma seeks a Senior Manager, Forecasting to lead development of robust, data-driven forecasts for one of our franchises for the US market. The role ensures accurate and timely forecasting deliverables and clear documentation of assumptions, with a consultancy mindset and strong stakeholder communication.

You will manage forecasting workstreams, lead model development, and collaborate with marketing, CI and market insights to incorporate events and market research into forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business/marketing or science.
• MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years in commercial operations experience.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Knowledge of relevant legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all forecasting work streams for the franchise with a focus on model development and outputs.
• Inform the analytical approach to inform forecasts for each brand in the portfolio.
• Ensure key levers and market events are rigorously assessed and included in the forecast.
• Lead the forecast reviews with the Brand and Franchise; create/author robust presentations of forecast inputs/outputs that effectively drive decisions and outline the risks and opportunities associated with the recommended forecasts and documentation of forecast assumptions.
• Partner with marketing and market insights to identify market research and CI activities to be explored as an input to informing forecasts.
• Cultivate meaningful internal partnerships, adding value and insights for the organization; being insight driven to uncover important unmet needs.
• Maintain long range strategic forecasts; includes tracking internal and external pipeline activities (new product introductions, label expansions, life-cycle management initiatives, etc.), timing and impact of events.
• Deliver SKU level product forecasts monthly, product level financial forecasts quarterly and long-range strategic forecasts during the organization's annual planning process

Skills

Forecasting

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Forecast model development

Presentation skills

Consulting/Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or science

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

The Senior Manager, Forecasting will lead the development of robust and data-driven forecasts for one of the three Franchises (Ig, Coagulation or Specialty) for the US market. Accountable for driving an objective view of demand and sales outlook for the business through robust analytics, data informed event sizing and epidemiological based forecasting where applicable, while incorporating inputs from market research, healthcare systems, Competitive Intelligence (CI) and other stakeholder insights. Strong communication and influencing skills with direct accountability for developing and implementing new forecasting platforms and ensuring accurate and timely forecasting deliverables and clear documentation of assumptions. Role requires strong consultancy orientation with ability to effectively and efficiently communicate to key brand stakeholders in the organization.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Manage all forecasting work streams for the franchise with a focus on model development and outputsInform the analytical approach to inform forecasts for each brand in the portfolioEnsure key levers and market events are rigorously assessed and included in the forecastStandardize, automate and embed sensitivity analyses into forecasting processLead the forecast reviews with the Brand and Franchise; create/author robust presentations of forecast inputs/outputs that effectively drive decisions and outline the risks and opportunities associated with the recommended forecasts and documentation of forecast assumptionsPartner with marketing and market insights to identify market research and CI activities to be explored as an input to informing forecastsCultivate meaningful internal partnerships, adding value and insights for the organization; being insight driven to uncover important unmet needsMaintain long range strategic forecasts; includes tracking internal and external pipeline activities (new product introductions, label expansions, life-cycle management initiatives, etc.), timing and impact of eventsDeliver SKU level product forecasts monthly, product level financial forecasts quarterly and long-range strategic forecasts during the organization's annual planning process

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in business/marketing or science discipline; MBA a plus7+ years' relevant commercial operations experienceExperience diagnosing and resolving complex issuesKnowledge of relevant legal, compliance and regulatory requirementsProficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferredDifferent qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.