Junior Associate - Forecasting
Junior Associate - Forecasting
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Job Title: Junior Associate - Forecasting
Career Level - C1/C2
Introduction to role
Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives As a Junior Associate in Forecasting at AstraZeneca youll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. Join us at Manyata Tech Park Bangalore where youll work in a dynamic and results-oriented environment collaborating with cross-functional teams to inspire change and innovation. With a hybrid work model youll enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office ensuring a balanced approach to your professional life.
Accountabilities
As a Forecast Junior Associate you will collaborate closely with the GIBEx/GA&I Forecast Leader and Commercial teams to develop brand forecasts for strategic brands and early assets. Your role involves understanding therapeutic areas developing product-specific forecast models and maintaining up-to-date models that reflect current data and assumptions. Youll identify key business issues impacting forecasts incorporate primary research results and define forecasting processes. Additionally youll develop forecasts using patient-based models ensuring alignment with business partners across various departments.
Essential Skills/Experience
- 1 years of direct Pharmaceutical forecasting experience with an in-depth knowledge of forecasting techniques models and approaches
- Good understanding of one or more disease areas with experience in rare diseases/OBU including how patients move through their respective diagnosis and treatment pathways including treatment dynamics
- Experience integrating insights from market research and secondary data analysis into forecast assumptions
- Experience applying a range of data sources and analytics involving standard data in the Pharmaceutical industry e.g. IQVIA (MIDAS DDD NPA Monthly Xponent) claims data (Truven Marketscan) epidemiological data etc. For US forecasting experience with TRx / NBRx / NRx data and methodologies
- Strong analytical expertise; excellent Excel financial modelling and forecasting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Advanced degree preferred (e.g. PhD MBA Masters)
- Knowledge and experience in sophisticated statistical forecast methodologies and applied AI / ML / automation
- Experience working with Power Apps specifically PowerBI
- For US forecasting proven understanding of US Market Access and gross-to-net
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca is where technology meets an inclusive approach to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining brand new science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Our diverse team works cross-functionally at scale uncovering new solutions and driving simplicity to make a real difference. With investment behind us theres no slowing us down as we strive to become a truly data-led enterprise.
Ready to make an impact Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger!
Date Posted
12-Jun-2025Closing Date
13-Jun-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
