Manager Forecasting
Manager Forecasting
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Job Description
At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.
Job Description
At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of lifechanging scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.
The Forecasting team within Gileads Commercial Operations organization is responsible for accurately forecasting Gileads US inline and launch products in the 0 3year window across Gileads business units.
The Manager Forecasting will report to the HIV Forecasting lead and be responsible for supporting forecasting activities for HIV Tx and HIV PrEP. This role will also be tasked with rotating to support other therapeutic area forecasting as needed. In addition this role will lead the incorporation of technology improvements into the US HIV forecasting operational process(es). This role will interact frequently with cross functional partners and senior management. The individual in this role must leverage a broad skill set (functional expertise therapeutic area knowledge communication skills leadership and influencing executive presence etc. to help drive the success of the Forecasting teams work across a variety of key stakeholders including business unit and brand marketing leads peer functional leads within Commercial Operations Finance Manufacturing and executive leadership.
This position will be based in the Foster City CA office.
Specific Responsibilities Include
Collaborate with key business partners to develop short and mediumterm forecasts integrating key market dynamics and crossfunctional expertise
Regularly communicate with strategic partners to report analytical findings or projections on forecasting inventory management and key performance metrics/ diagnostics
Collaborate with Forecasting team and thirdparty vendors to assess and enhance the teams technology stack ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and the adoption of cuttingedge forecasting solutions
Implement process improvements automation strategies and reporting enhancements (optimizing data visualization and reporting tools) to enable scalable and efficient forecasting practices
Support the development of forecast scenario analyses including key risks and opportunities to clearly characterize forecast uncertainties and key drivers for executive leadership
Leverage primary research data and secondary data sources to glean insights and understand implications for our forecasts
Tracking forecast accuracy and driving continuous improvements in forecast models and process
Design and implement processes to both support decisionmaking process as it relates to key strategies and increase the overall effectiveness across the Commercial Marketing Finance and Manufacturing functions.
Support Nationallevel performance reporting and diagnostics including reconciliation with forecasts
Patientlevel analytics
Market and competitor assessments
Essential Duties and Job Functions
Strong communicator that can provide guidance to Brand Leads on defining assumptions monitoring key performance indicators and recommending changes to achieve brand and/or sales goals Define the appropriate methods techniques evaluation criteria and quality assurance protocols for National Analytics & Forecasting
Develops and implements customized tools to innovate and/or streamline forecasting processes to match needs and market specific dynamics
Ability to assume full responsibility over time for accuracy and reliability of complex analyses including forecasts
Indepth knowledge of pharmaceutical data sources (e.g. Symphony Health IMS etc. is required
Understanding of the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry and experience forecasting similar products or therapeutic areas is highly desired
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 6 Years Experience
OR
Masters Degree and 4 Years Experience
OR
PhD and 0 Years Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of BA plus X years or MA plus X years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company is desirable; relevant experience in biopharmaceuticalfocused marketing consulting would also be considered
An understanding of complex forecasting & modeling techniques that support various types of strategic analytics (e.g. forecasting business analytics sales incentive modeling etc. is preferred. Candidates with strong analytical capabilities without forecasting experience are also encouraged to apply.
Strong communication/influencing skills and executive presence required
Balances exceptional technical expertise with strong strategic thinking and practical business orientation
Able to distill complex information to essential knowledge and persuasively present to stakeholders
Able to grow into fully assuming responsibility for accuracy reliability and timeliness of deliverables completed through own efforts or those of vendors
Proven history of working and delivering on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines and changing priorities
Experience in a pharmaceutical environment is desirable as is a solid understanding of principles relating to the area of functional specialization Experience with pharmaceutical data sources (e.g. IMS Symphony Health) is required
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
