Strategic Forecasting Senior Specialist

Job Description

The Position

The Strategic Forecast Manager role encompasses deliverable in strategic and demand forecasting. For strategic forecasting, the primary responsibilities will be to support brand forecast development for Long-Range Operating Plan (LROP) and Profit Plan (PP). The majority of forecasts will be for new products, launching brands, or life cycle opportunities. This role works with an offshore team to deliver forecasting models and analytics used to create forecast submissions. For demand forecasting, the primary responsibilities will be to guide the statistical demand forecasting offshore members in KPI development and solve operation issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global commercial teams, country commercial teams, and other supporting functions such as finance, pricing and access, and market research, to deliver robust strategic forecasts and supporting analysis as submissions to LROP, PP, and off-cycle business cases.
• Guide offshore team in the development of forecasting models and analytics.
• Ensure forecasts delivers robust, grounded forecasts and key stakeholders are aligned.
• Guide demand forecasting offshore teams as they produce statistical forecasts, helping them with country and OMS alignment.
• Work with OMS members to understand the implications of forecast error and bias on the OMS supply chain, developing and tracking appropriate KPIs to guide performance.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience
• Minimum of 3 years pharmaceutical forecasting experience
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in diverse teams
• Demonstrated project management capabilities

Required Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
• Strong knowledge of forecasting techniques / software and quantitative problem-solving
• Seasoned negotiation skills with innovative mindset
• Solid project management abilities, often juggling multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong group facilitation abilities and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Education: MS/MA/MBA degree in analytical field preferred

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of major healthcare markets
• Demonstrated leadership skills to drive decision making and results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs
• Ability to work across divisions and functions to ensure work progresses effectively and efficiently
• Commercial analytics or market research is desirable

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

If you require reasonable accommodation(s) in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email us at [email protected].

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Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

Annualized Salary Range (Canada)

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Flex Time

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1