Senior Manager - Foreasting

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager – Forecasting who will lead and deliver high-impact pipeline forecasts that shape the future of the Novartis portfolio.

Location : Hyderabad, India

Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Senior Manager, driving forecasting excellence across pipeline and inline assets. This role requires strong subject matter expertise, the ability to independently engage with senior stakeholders Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions, and a commitment to mentoring and developing team capabilities.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities :

• Execute projects entailing, but not limited to :
• Strategic forecasting for pipeline products
• Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products
• BD&L opportunity assessments
• Assumption and analog building on parameters of patient funnel
• Comprehensive forecasting assessments in PPT decks for leadership and board reviews
• Analyses of strategic business questions
• Deliver forecasts through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.
• Leverage databases, secondary desk research, MR to capture insights on assets, disease areas and markets.
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance knowledge and delivery quality.
• Leverage new data and technologies to enhance forecasting delivery.
• Work with CI, PMR and Business Analytics to build comprehensive assessments.
• Collaborate with internal team and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
• Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements. Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking, mandatory trainings.

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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Skills Required

forecast modeling