Commercial Analyst and Demand Planning Manager Permanent Position

Commercial Analyst and Logistics Manager - Permanent Position(4136)

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology Neurology and Pain therapy areas.

By joining Eisai you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

The Commercial Analyst and Demand Planning Manager supports commercial decision-making across international markets through the delivery of robust forecasts business insights and performance analyses. The role partners closely with Commercial Finance Business Information and Trade Operations teams to develop forecasts evaluate business performance identify opportunities and risks and support strategic planning activities. The role requires collaboration with a network of third parties to assimilate data and insight and to maintain supply chain integrity. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and effective stakeholder management skills to drive data-based decision-making and to have the right product in the right place at the right time.

Duties include:

• Market data forecasting and analysis for existing products and for in-licensing opportunities for EPM markets
• Forecast accuracy sales and demand
• Support for FP&A for budget forecasting e.g BP monthly forecasts and Mid-Term Plan
• Market assessments for new products indications and formulations
• Understanding of market environments. including but not limited to demographics healthcare systems pricing and reimbursement and optimal launch activities.
• Business analysis report generation
• Periodic market reports to support EPM and partners
• Providing analyses including but not limited to supporting market access and pricing decisions strategic alliances brand and generic dynamics supply chain integrity etc.
• KPI reporting as required including assessment of partner commercial performance vs targets
• Management and reporting of partner order book
• Budget Planning lead budget process internally and externally.
• Management and reporting of partner demand plans and forecasts
• Maintaining supply chain integrity and minimise any risks to in-market and ex-factory sales.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings working with EML/Finance/Trade Operations departments to ensure full alignment and tackle any issues.

What are we looking for

• Education to Degree Level
• Demonstrated experience within biotech or healthcare industry
• Demand forecasting sales forecasting or commercial analytics experience
• Experience supporting multiple countries regions or international markets
• Launch forecasting and lifecycle management experience
• Revenue planning budget and long-range planning experience
• Market assessment and scenario planning
• Cross-functional collaboration with: Commercial teams Finance Supply Chain Medical Affairs

Preferred

• International or regional market exposure (EMEA)
• Product launch support and forecasting.
• Experience with specialty care or innovative medicines.
• Exposure to scenario planning and competitive intelligence.
• Experience presenting analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes

• Hybrid working
• Car/Car Allowance
• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility which is our EU Headquarters and offers an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position please click apply now at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.
If you have any questions please contact us on

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing learning and innovation helping Eisai serve our patients their families our employees and society.
Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity diversity and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness trust and integrity