Director Forecasting Excellence

Job Description

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With a strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly

Job Purpose
The Director Forecasting Excellence - Immunology drives the preparation of forecast models across the Immunology therapeutic area and functions as a mentor and coach for junior colleagues

Key Responsibilities:
• Develops and maintains indication-specific and epidemiology-based sales forecast models for pipeline and in-market brands on both an as needed and evolving basis
• Works collaboratively with the Innovative Medicines Global Product Strategy & Capabilities (GPSC) Insights & Analytics team, as well as other cross-functional partners, to ensure market insights are integrated into forecasts
• Coordinates with and obtains alignment from key stakeholders, including top countries, on critical assumptions and patient flow
• Identifies key risks and opportunities inherent in the forecast, and employs appropriate methodologies for addressing them
• Proactively monitors the industry environment to remain informed of best practices and to leverage new techniques and technologies that will enhance modelling and forecasting capabilities
• Consolidates and summarizes sales forecast assumptions, methodology, and results to all relevant reporting platforms
• Provides forecast models, assumption guidance, and training to GPSC Insights & Analytics colleagues and the country teams
• Coaches and mentors junior colleagues

While Novartis does not require vaccination for Covid-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for Covid-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to [email protected] .

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $192,000 and $288,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Minimum Requirements

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Economics/ Statistics/Engineering/Business/related field required; advanced degree in one or more fields strongly preferred

Work Experience
• At minimum 10+yrs experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry or consulting environment, and extensive epidemiology based forecast modelling experience
• Familiarity with epidemiology data, IQVIA, Evaluate Pharma, claims, and other standard pharmaceutical data with strong background in forecasting in Immunology indications, for both small and large molecules
• Highly experienced with risk assessment methodologies, such as Monte Carlo simulations
• Expertise in translating inputs from cross-functional business partners into model assumptions with strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective team building and consulting skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team

Desired Criteria:
• Therapeutic areas of knowledge: Neuroscience, Immunology, Cardiovascular, or Renal preferred

Languages
• Fluency in English required. Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills

Why Novartis?
766million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity, and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusion workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons
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Accessibility and reasonable accommodations:

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number