• Job Description

  Req#: 56799359504

  The Oncology Forecasting Manager will assist in the creation of the sales forecast analytical process for the US Oncology Franchise New Products/Pipeline. The position is responsible for developing accurate/timely projections of commercial product volumes for all Plan, LBE, LRP, Portfolio and Actual submissions. The individual builds and maintains knowledge of the business through close communication across a variety of cross-functional partners including executives, Marketing & Sales Management, Marketing Analytics and Business Insights and Commercial Finance.

  Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Leads and develops accurate product sales projections to be utilized in Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions (including market and competitive landscape forecasts) – using sound analytical assumptions and effective communication of rationale/methodology with close collaboration and guidance from the Oncology Forecasting Associate Director
  • Support month-end actual close process including the preparation of Price, Pipeline and Demand variance and Close commentary
  • Support the communication of monthly actual sales results/future period volume forecasts to Commercial VP’s and Marketing Directors
  • Works directly with Commercial, Pricing, Finance and Market Analytics and Business Insight teams to address various business issues and provide solutions through analytical problem solving
  • Supports ad-hoc analytical support on various business needs including product launch scenarios, channel/product mix impacts and other key business drivers
  • Understanding business dynamics and ensuring latest intelligence is included in the forecast to help Marketing/Sales teams make appropriate decisions.

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • BS/BA in Analytics, Mathematics/Statistics, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing
  • A minimum of 7 years combined experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis is required
  • Must have strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management
  • Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics (e.g. market research, competitive events, prescriptions, epidemiology, patient flow, etc.) to inform forecasting and financial impacts
  • Agility to prioritize and quickly understand issues and assess data integrity is critical due to challenging deadlines
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills are required; strong PowerPoint skills are preferred
  • Ability to work independently and self-starter, supporting the business and forecasting leadership in variety of locations
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred

  
  

  AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

  
  

• About the company

  AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013.

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