Senior Pharma Forecasting Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharma Forecasting Specialist to join our team. This role involves being a key stakeholder in a cross-functional team responsible for forecasting at global, country, and region levels based on need. The ideal candidate will have strong forecasting skills of around 5-8 years, therapeutic area (TA) and pharma experience, and the ability to recommend assumptions, create concept notes, and develop presentations. Basic Python coding skills are also required.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand volume forecasts for both short-term and long-term strategic and operational planning.
• Conduct strategic long-term brand and franchise forecasting, providing guidance based on franchise insights.
• Solve regional and brand-level analytical challenges using quantitative approaches.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to identify opportunities and manage risks, enhancing forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate as a key stakeholder in cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, MMD, HHI, RCL) for global, country, and regional forecasting needs.
• Create and maintain accurate forecasts using advanced analytical and forecasting techniques.
• Recommend assumptions and methodologies for forecasting models.
• Prepare concept notes and presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Perform comprehensive business analysis, including requirement elicitation, data management, and change management.
• Apply Python coding skills to automate and improve forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with global teams (marketing, finance, RCLs, HHI, MMD, market access) to gather requirements and deliver insights.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to inform forecasting models.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards for forecasting purposes.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Continuously optimize forecasting processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices in forecasting and analytics.

Skills and Attributes for Success Required Skills

• Strong business analysis skills with experience in requirement elicitation, data management, change management, and presentation.
• Knowledge of Long Range Forecasting process.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Therapeutic area-specific knowledge and pharma experience.
• Basic Python coding skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in business analysis and forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of pharma therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Vaccines.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining accurate forecasts.
• Advanced proficiency in business analysis and forecasting tools.
• Basic proficiency in Python coding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and proactively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.