CD&A - Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease

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CD&A – Forecasting Senior Manager, Global Biosimilars and Rare Disease

The Forecasting team at Amgen plays a pivotal role as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership, offering data‑backed insights critical 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.

• Primary point of contact for Brand Lead and senior Therapeutic Area leaders
• Facilitate consensus‑building among stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous world‑wide 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 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. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization
• 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 the individual to be in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a collaborator with the following qualifications.

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Masters degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Bachelors degree and 6 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience

• 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 and controversial findings clearly 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
• Demonstr…