Senior Data Scientist II - Forecasting

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position

Advanced Intelligence : Senior Data Scientist – Forecasting

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced forecasting methodologies to estimate sales and revenue for newly launched and pipeline pharmaceutical products.
• Incorporate financial modelling and corporate finance principles into forecasting frameworks to support long-term strategic planning.
• Develop robust, data-driven models that incorporate market dynamics, patient behavior, and competitive intelligence to generate accurate and actionable forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, commercial, and research teams to ensure alignment of forecasts with strategic objectives and product positioning.
• Leverage statistical, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to uncover insights that inform launch strategies and optimize product performance.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to identify, scope, and execute predictive analytics initiatives that address critical business needs and deliver measurable value.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape—from financial operations to commercialization—to provide objective, data-driven input into strategic decisions.
• Collaborate within the analytics team, openly sharing knowledge and seeking feedback to enhance the quality and impact of analytical deliverables.
• Stay current with emerging techniques and tools in predictive analytics, ensuring methodological rigor and adaptability in approach.
• Work comfortably with varied data sources and types, ensuring seamless integration and analysis across structured and unstructured datasets.

Basic Qualifications (Must Have)

Good To Have

Additional Information

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Skills Required

Sql, Java, Deep Learning, MLops, Linear Regression, XGBoost, Machine Learning, Python, Arima, exponential smoothing , Rnn