Senior Analyst - Forecasting

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Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Senior Analyst who will play a crucial role in delivering pipeline forecasts that shape the future of our Novartis portfolio. If you have a passion for innovative forecasting solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Senior Analyst. You will collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Your innovative solutions will enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.  Job Description 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. Minimum Requirements • Graduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business with 3+ 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). Desirable Requirements • Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills. • Proven experience working in a matrix environment.   Skills Desired Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Digital Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Communications (MarCom), Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation, Statistical Analysis