Forecasting Analyst Pharmaceutical

Under the supervision of the DFM
Forecasting analyst is responsible for developing and executing forecast/financial modeling for the Product Managers of his/her franchise of responsibility. The Analyst must have a strong knowledge of the business environment for his/her franchise through communication with the franchise BUM, Marketing Directors, product managers and commercial analysis managers and must objectively determine the impact of changing business conditions on the forecast process. The forecast function will be required to have a strong working knowledge of a number of other technical areas, including financial modeling, primary marketing research and secondary syndicated data sources.

"Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System:Attain extensive knowledge of business conditions and marketing strategy for Sr. Manager’s franchise areas of responsibility through interactions with franchise Product Managers, Demand Manager and other cross functional areasCoordinate forecast process and supporting documentation for plan, LBE and update processes for his/her staff franchise areas of responsibilityDeliver strong communication with franchise Product Managers, Marketing Directors and BUM on forecast process and rationaleProvide forecast support on licensing evaluations and opportunity assessmentsDevelop long range forecasts to identify critical performance gaps Provide ad hoc analysis on many technical performance related issues and communicate resolution in clear, concise mannerPrepare monthly S&OP reporting package to address performance opportunities/threats"