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 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
Standardize, automate and embed sensitivity analyses into forecasting process
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in business/marketing or science discipline; MBA a plus
7+ years' relevant commercial operations experience
Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues
Knowledge of relevant legal, compliance and regulatory requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
