Senior Manager - Foreasting

Novartis

5 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 01/08/2025

Job Description

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.

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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

7+ years in pharmaceutical/ healthcare forecasting, pipeline/ epidemiology forecasting.
Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights.
Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market, including the US, JP, and EU regions.
Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases.
Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters.
Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting.
Understanding of patient/forecast flow and Target Product Profile (TPP).
Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business

Desirable Requirements

Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience working in a matrix environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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About Company

Novartis is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and gene therapies.With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Novartis invests heavily in R&D and collaborates with biotech companies and academic institutions worldwide. The company operates in over 140 countries and serves millions of patients globally. Novartis is also known for its efforts in access to medicine, using programs like Novartis Access and Novartis Foundation to support underserved populations.