CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease
Amgen, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362
Overview
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer biotech in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As part of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on patients’ lives as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.
CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease
What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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.
This role reports to the Director of Forecasting, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease and operates within the broader framework of Customer Data & Analytics (CD&A). The position will be responsible for the following:
Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders
Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW 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 organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts to enhance depth and accuracy
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.
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the Biosimilars and Rare Disease pipeline assets and play a crucial part in crafting global forecasting strategies.
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
OR
Master’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
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 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 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 knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry databases such as IQVIA, Symphony Health, Flatiron, EMR, Optum, Truven, McKesson, DRG and other large datasets for custom analysis
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. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
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
Apply now for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer biotech in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As part of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on patients’ lives as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.
CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease
What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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.
This role reports to the Director of Forecasting, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease and operates within the broader framework of Customer Data & Analytics (CD&A). The position will be responsible for the following:
Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders
Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW 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 organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts to enhance depth and accuracy
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.
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the Biosimilars and Rare Disease pipeline assets and play a crucial part in crafting global forecasting strategies.
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
OR
Master’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
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 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 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 knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry databases such as IQVIA, Symphony Health, Flatiron, EMR, Optum, Truven, McKesson, DRG and other large datasets for custom analysis
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. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
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
Apply now for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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