15h Left Manager Forecasting

Summary We are seeking for a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Manager that is responsible for leading development of long-range global forecasts that shape the future of Novartis portfolio Located in Hyderabad and part of the Strategy Growth S G organization you will report to the Forecasting Lead of Cardio-Renal-Metabolism CRM Therapy Area You will get opportunity to closely collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy TAS Executive Directors and Directors Commercial Marketing leads and other cross functional teams for pipeline product assessments supporting critical investment decisions go no go whitespace analysis informing the strategy of the therapeutic area You will be expected to contribute to innovation activities to enhance efficiency robustness and simplification of forecasting processes and deliverables Key responsibilities Foster strong stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and execute new projects across key areas including but not limited to Strategic forecasting for pipeline products Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products BD L opportunity assessments Critical business cases and investment decisions Ad-hoc forecasting support Collaborate with forecasting team members strengthen functional capabilities cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities Establish and manage knowledge repositories capturing qualitative and quantitative insights on brands and disease areas across Novartis operating markets Deliver forecasting support through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication throughout the delivery Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance expertise and improve the quality of S G forecasting deliverables across the business unit Leverage new data and technologies to enhance TA forecasting delivery and overall forecasting function Support the development and implementation of advanced data visualization and information presentation techniques Work closely with other functions including Competitive Intelligence Primary Marketing Research and Business Analytics to leverage cross-functional synergies Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines including legal IT and HR requirements Adhere to internal functional operating procedures including time tracking KPI monitoring reporting and compliance with internal systems and processes Support the forecasting team in recruiting and onboarding new associates Essential Requirements 5 years in pharmaceutical healthcare forecasting pipeline epidemiology forecasting Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market including the US JP and EU regions Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting Understanding of patient forecast flow and Target Product Profile TPP Graduate Postgraduate in Engineering Pharmacy Medicine Science Statistics Business Desirable Requirements Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills Proven experience working in a matrix environment Skills Desired Agility Analytical Thinking Brand Awareness Building Construction Business Analytics Cross-Functional Collaboration Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Media Campaigns Sales Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Marketing Waterfall Model