Manager of US Forecasting, Obesity

Overview

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reach millions of patients each year.

As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients 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 that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.

Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

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 US Forecasting, you will contribute significantly to the Obesity pipeline assets, executing and managing discussions with brand leads. The individual in this role will need to skillfully 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 markets they support.

This role reports to the Director of Forecasting and operates within the broader framework of Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A).

• Advanced Forecasting Techniques:
  Ability to build detailed and advanced forecast models (patient, Rx, sales, Rx Based, etc.) projecting units and revenue for obesity pipeline products by indication/regions
• Utilize advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty
• Leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources and their nuances to enhance forecasting approaches and methodologies

• Market Analysis and Competitor Intelligence:
  Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
• Develop an objective brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as the key point of contact for brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables
• Facilitate discussions and build consensus among stakeholders to establish clear and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets

• Strategic Insights and Recommendations:
  Support leadership in identifying actionable strategies to maximize Commercial potential, prioritizing risks and opportunities
• Provide informed recommendations on product development continuation or discontinuation based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals

• Communication and Presentation:
  Develop and deliver transparent presentations that articulate key variables in the forecast, ensuring comprehensive understanding for decision-makers
• Utilize communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended courses of action

• Collaboration with CD&A:
  Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development
• Enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization

• Process Optimization:
  Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining forecasting processes where possible

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the Obesity pipeline assets and play a crucial part in shaping US forecasting strategies.

• Doctorate degree
• Or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management
• Or…