CDnA - Director of Forecasting, US Rare Disease Business Unit

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Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

CDnA – Director of Forecasting, US Rare Disease Business Unit

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! The Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership, providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for our Rare Disease products. The Director of Forecasting will oversee a team of >5 dedicated individuals (full time Amgen staff + Contingent Workers) and is responsible for leading the forecasting efforts for several assets and diseases within the rare disease business unit.

The individual in this position will need to influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of each disease area and markets they support.

They will serve as a mentor, developing talent and guiding the team while providing technical guidance in forecasting methodologies. Additionally, the Director will articulate the interplay between Forecasting and related functions within Commercial Data & Analytics (Market Research, Analytics, Commercial Insights, Competitive Intelligence, and Marketing Mix) in contributing to the forecast.

Flexible Commuter position to Deerfield, Illinois office. You will work on-site 2-3 days a week.

This position reports to the ED of US Forecasting and will be responsible for the following:

+ Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to ensure development of data/insight driven short term and long term US forecasts for various brands within rare disease business unit

+ Preparing and presenting portfolio level forecast updates to address specific questions

+ Facilitate consensus-building among senior stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous sales expectations for the portfolio assets by gaining their alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions (inline indications as well as new near term launches)

+ Help leadership identify actionable strategies to increase commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities

+ Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions

+ Develop an objective point of view of portfolio strategy by integrating insights across multiple products, functions and capability areas

+ Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action

+ Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending)

+ Apply an in-depth understanding of diverse pharmaceutical data sources (eg. LAAD, National Audit Rx, Xponent, Epidemiology data sources etc) and their nuances to develop and implement enhanced forecasting approaches and methodologies

+ Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for stakeholders involved in decision-making processes

+ Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization

+ Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of forecasting experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of forecasting experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of forecasting experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Forecasting experience in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry

+ Leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams

+ Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP/VP level staff

+ Alignment of teams to best practices and championing new innovative methodologies and tools

+ Business acumen that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas

+ Partnership with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions guiding strategic and tactical decision-making

+ Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

+ Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

+ A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

+ Stock-based long-term incentives

+ Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

+ Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.