Executive Director US Forecasting Deerfield IL

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Job Description
At Amgen if you feel like you are a part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

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. As the Executive Director of Forecasting you will lead a team of 4-5 directors and oversee a total team size of 30-35 individuals. You will be responsible for providing strategic direction data-driven insights and scenario-planning guidance to support critical decision-making processes across the organization. This role requires a dynamic leader who can navigate complex environments foster collaboration and drive innovation to maximize the commercial success of Amgens portfolio. The individual in this role will need to skillfully influence and challenge a diverse set of senior stakeholders from Commercial Access Medical Finance and Manufacturing while proficiently understanding the nuances of all therapeutic areas Amgen operates in.

Additionally the Executive Director of US Forecasting at Amgen will play a pivotal role within the CD&A leadership team collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure alignment and synergies across functions. This individual will work hand-in-hand with leaders from market research analytics competitive intelligence data strategy marketing investment optimization and other relevant areas to leverage their insights and expertise in developing comprehensive and accurate forecasts.

By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among cross-functional teams the Executive Director will harness the collective intelligence of the organization to inform strategic decision-making and drive business success. This collaborative approach will not only ensure that forecasts are based on the most up-to-date information and analysis but also facilitate a deeper understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape.

In summary this role represents an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization to develop robust forecasts that drive business growth and innovation in the dynamic pharmaceutical industry landscape.

This position will report into the AVP of CD&A (forecasting and CI) and will be responsible for the following:

Lead and mentor a team of directors to develop transparent defendable revenue valuations and long-range forecasts for Amgens portfolio spanning various therapeutic areas

Collaborate closely with US commercial leaders to understand market dynamics identify emerging trends and anticipate future opportunities and challenges

Lead the annual commercial revenue forecast process as well as the monthly performance review process Latest Estimate (LE)

Responsible for leading and coordinating all commercial analytical approaches utilized; ensures quality of output and recommendations as well as timeliness and relevance of insights to business questions at hand (i.e. ROI Marketing Analytics etc.)

Facilitate discussions with senior leaders to provide unbiased transparent views of forecasts and associated risks and opportunities for the full Amgen US portfolio enabling informed decisions on investments and priorities

Function as a catalyst for critical thinking within the forecast team and among senior-level cross-functional partners rigorously pressure testing and debating assumptions to ensure the forecasts accuracy and reliability

Take a proactive approach to identify and address potential secondary data issues that could impact forecasts and our collective understanding of the business landscape

Demonstrate proficiency in handling secondary data sets such as IQVIA claims NPA Xponent 852/867 etc. to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficacy

Ability to comprehend and articulate both the business and clinical aspects of forecasting ensuring a holistic understanding of treatment choices and market dynamics beyond baseline trends

Establish aspirational yet achievable revenue targets and provide actionable forecasting. guidance to enable successful commercial launches and go-to-market strategies

Foster a culture of inclusion collaboration and continuous improvement within the forecasting team and across the broader organization

Lead team management efforts including hiring training and performance management to ensure the development and retention of top talent within the forecasting team

Stay ahead of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies in forecasting analytics and market research to drive innovation and enhance forecasting capabilities

Proactively identify opportunities to leverage innovative technologies and methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency

Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for team members to ensure they remain up to date on relevant technologies and methodologies and continue to evolve with changing industry trends