Cdna – Commercial Forecasting Manager
| Company | Amgen |
|---|---|
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA, USA |
| Salary | $121944 – $154330 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Doctorate degree
- OR
- Master’s degree and 2 years of data analytics and or forecasting experience
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of data analytics and or forecasting experience
- OR
- Associate’s degree and 10 years of data analytics and or forecasting experience
- OR
- High school diploma / GED and 12 years of data analytics and or forecasting experience
Responsibilities
- Independently craft, prepare, and maintain advanced forecast models (patient and demand-based forecasts and scenarios) for Amgen assets aligned to the needs of cross functional collaborators
- Independently contribute to regular forecast cycles including multiple cycles of annual long-range forecast, and short-term forecast
- Partner with the cross-functional team CD&A team to use forecasts to understand business performance and to respond to ad-hoc forecast requests
- Perform in-depth data analysis to build robust assumptions and forecast inputs
- Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
- Lead collaboration with internal cross functional partners to obtain relevant data and analysis for forecast inputs
- Confidently present and defend forecast approach, methodology, assumptions, and outputs in brand team discussions
- Collaborate with the broader CD&A organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of marketing analytics / Forecasting in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with advanced spreadsheets and automated data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, etc.)
- Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and database languages (e.g. SQL)
- Ability to think strategically to support key business decisions
- Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment across different functional groups
- Demonstrated analytical skills—understands the strengths and limitations of different analytical approaches and their findings
- Skill in handling multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously