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The Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership, providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. As a Manager of Forecasting within the Biosimilars Business Unit (BBU), you will play a critical role in developing and managing forecasts for Amgen’s biosimilars pipeline portfolio. This role requires a strong understanding of biosimilars market dynamics—including loss of exclusivity (LOE), competitive entry timing, pricing and contracting pressures, payer behavior, and channel dynamics across global markets. You will work cross-functionally to ensure forecasts reflect realistic market scenarios and inform high-impact strategic decisions. The individual in this role will need to effectively influence and challenge a diverse group of stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Manufacturing, Pricing/Contracting, and Global Marketing. This role reports to the Global Director of Forecasting for Rare Disease and Biosimilars and operates within the broader Business Analytics and Insights (BAI) organization. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to the biosimilars pipeline portfolio and play a crucial part in shaping global forecasting strategies.
Job Responsibility:
Develop robust, assumption-driven forecast models for biosimilars pipeline portfolio
Apply advanced analytical techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty and risk
Leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources to enhance forecasting approaches
Analyze global biosimilars landscape, including competitor pipelines, launch timing, and market share evolution to inform forecasts and strategic decisions
Integrate analogs and historical performance to inform assumptions
Act as a key forecasting partner to cross-functional teams, partnering with Marketing, Value & Access, Finance, Manufacturing, etc.
Collaborate with broader Business Analytics and Insights organization to incorporate comprehensive insights and knowledge into forecasting
Lead cross-functional alignment on key forecast assumptions and scenarios
Challenge inputs constructively to ensure forecasts reflect realistic and defensible expectations
Translate forecast outputs into actionable business insights
Identify risks and opportunities across markets
Support key decisions related to pipeline prioritization, launch readiness and lifecycle management
Develop clear, transparent presentations that articulate forecast assumptions, key drivers, and risks
Communicate complex modeling outputs in a way that informs senior leadership decision-making
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, tools and processes
Standardize approaches where appropriate while maintaining flexibility for biosimilar-specific nuances
Requirements:
Doctorate degree
OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management
OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management
OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management
OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, and/or supply chain management
Nice to have:
Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence ED/VP level staff
Knowledge and experience working with industry internal and secondary data sources
experience doing analog and uptake curve analysis
Proficiency in advanced forecasting techniques, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
Highly skilled in working collaboratively in a team-based environment and gaining alignment across an organization
High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to interpret and analyze data trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions
Experience in contributing to the development of long-term business plans based on forecasting insight
What we offer:
A 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