The Forecasting Senior Manager, Oncology leadstheUSforecasting process forone of thekey brandsinthe US Oncology portfolio. As a thought partner to the business,theSenior Manager will develop product-specific short-term and long-term forecasts andprovidecritical insights into market risks & opportunities that mayimpactperformance toultimately guidecommercial strategy and decision-making.Strong analytical and critical thinking skillsare essentialto developingrigorousforecasts using patient-flow/patient-based modelsand incorporating new AI capabilities.The Senior Manager seamlessly collaborates with Insights and Analytics colleagues to deliver data-based, actionable insights to the business. In addition,theSenior Managerwill closelypartnerwith Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Sales Operations, Global Analytics & Insights, Supply Planning, and Finance to ensure alignment on forecast assumptions andnarrative.TheAssociate Directorregularlypresentsto senior leadersthe forecast and performance story.

Keyabilitiesincludeconsultative and influencing skills,quantitative technical skills,andproficiencyin interpreting primary market research/secondary data analyses.

This role reports to the Integrated Insights Associate Director for theTumorFranchise and sits within US Integrated Insights - Oncology Business Excellence organization, aninclusiveteam that partners with the US Oncology commercial organization to drive strategic decisions by providing objective, data-driven insight generation and analytics.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the US forecasting and business planning processes and all associated work streams for covered brand / indications (scenario planning, integration with Finance, etc.)

• Develop, build, and maintain up-to-date product-specific short-term and long-term forecast models. Synthesize a coordinated picture using information from multiple sources. Manage external agencies to build or update models as needed.

• Proactively and clearlyidentifykeydriversthatimpactshort-term and long-range product and market forecasts, highlighting significant risks and opportunities

• IncorporateAI analytical tools into the forecast process and support continuing development oftheAI forecasting platform

• Collaborate cross-functionally with key commercial leaders, Business Excellence colleagues, and other forecast collaborators to align on objective, data-driven forecast inputs

• Provide in-depthanalysesofunderlying drivers of brand performance in support of key business deliverables and milestones (e.g.Quarterly Business Reviews)

• Monitor external environment to stay up to dateon thecompetitive landscapeandlatest marketdevelopments for covered brand/indications

• Consult onprimary research and secondary analyticsrelevant to forecasting,and incorporate results into modeling to adddeep customer insight andassessfuture events

• Deliver insightful, objective presentationsto senior leaders(e.g.,VP ofUS Franchise)that clearly and succinctly highlight critical insights and business implications through strong storytelling

EssentialExperience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for a quantitative field (e.g.,Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Math, Economics,Computer Science,Operations Research)

• 2+years of experienceata pharmaceutical / biotechnology manufacturer or working in the biopharmaceutical industry (e.g.,forecasting,data/analytics, management consulting, market research, investment banking)

• 2+years of experience in forecasting: building models, leading input evaluation,communicating outputs, andguiding business decisions based; forecastingspecificallyinabiopharmaceutical role

• Familiar with pharmaceutical analytics data sources (APLD, IQVIA, claims, etc.) and epidemiological data (SEER,Kantar, DRG)

• Occasional travel may berequired

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Advanced Quantitative Degree or Advanced Marketing Degree (e.g., MBA)

• Experience working in Oncology

• Knowledge of primary market research, advanced analytics, and competitive intelligence; experience collaborating with others to integrate findings into the forecast

Leadership Capabilities:

Passion for Customers: Understands one's customers and uses that insight to provide value; Highly consultative with ability to build credibility and relationships with key collaborators.

Thinks Strategically: Strategic and critical thinking skills to quicklyidentifyandact on opportunities, combining forethought with action.

Acts Decisively: Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively and fosters the same in others; Comfort with ambiguity with the ability to challenge traditional thinking and courage to take smart risks to solve problems.

Works Collaboratively: Actively creates and promotes cross-boundary collaboration to achieve better business results.

Ability to influence:Strong communicationand influencing skills withdemonstratedability to develop and effectively presentsuccinct, compelling reviews of business performance infused with insight and business implications/actions to be considered.

Lead without authority: Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, directing others towards delivering towards a shared goal, even without direct reporting lines; Creates an environment that enables others to perform at their best.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks9 paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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