CDnA Director of Commercial Forecasting - Thousand Oaks, CA
CDnA Director of Commercial Forecasting - Thousand Oaks, CA
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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION
If you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. At Amgen our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.
CDnA - Director of Commercial Forecasting
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What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world! The Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for our in market assets. The Director of Forecasting will oversee a team of >5 dedicated individuals (full time Amgen FTE Contingent Worker) and is responsible for leading the forecasting efforts for several assets and diseases within the US business unit.
The individual in this role will 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 each disease area and markets they support.
They will serve as a mentor developing talent and guiding the team while providing technical guidance in forecasting methodologies. Additionally the Director will articulate the interplay between Forecasting and related functions within Commercial Data & Analytics (Market Research Analytics Commercial Insights Competitive Intelligence and Marketing Mix) in contributing to the forecast.
This position reports to the AVP of US Forecasting and Competitive Intelligence and will be responsible for the following:
Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to ensure development of data/insight driven short term and long term US forecasts for various brands within US business unit
Preparing and presenting portfolio level forecast updates to address specific questions
Facilitate consensus-building among senior stakeholders to establish clear transparent and rigorous sales expectations for the portfolio assets by gaining their alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions (inline indications as well as new near term launches)
Help leadership identify actionable strategies to increase Commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities
Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions
Develop an objective point of view of portfolio strategy by integrating insights across multiple products functions and capability areas
Leverage communication and interpersonal 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)
Use an in-depth understanding of diverse pharmaceutical data sources (eg. LAAD National Audit Rx Xponent Epidemiology data sources etc) and their nuances to develop and implement enhanced forecasting approaches and methodologies
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 (Commercial Data & Analytics) 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
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative professional we seek is a strategic leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of forecasting experience
Or
Masters degree and 8 years of forecasting experience
Or
Bachelors degree and 10 years of forecasting experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements you must have a minimum of 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in Oncology therapeutic area
Leadership experience in building and developing successful teams
Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP/VP level staff
Alignment of teams to best practices and championing new innovative methodologies and tools
Eye for business that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas
Partnership with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions guiding strategic and tactical decision-making
Oral written and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences including senior management
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities including:
Comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models including remote work arrangements where possible
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for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Salary Range
210124.00 USD - 243854.00 USD
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
