MSD Senior Specialist Oncology New Products 

India, Maharashtra 

117286649

Position Overview:

analytics and technology, as we

Integrated Research andForecasting () is a global function encompassing long-range pharmaceutical asset forecastingacross the product lifecycles of all assets withinHuman Health (Oncology, Vaccines, Hospital Specialty / Primary care). Assets include early and late-stage molecules in clinical developmentas well as currently launched productsForecasting deliverablesdivision planning and decision makingacross multiplefunctional areas such as finance, manufacturing, product development and commercial. In addition to ensuring high-quality deliverableinnovation and best practices,and createssolutions to bring speed, scale and shareability to our planning processesAs weStrategic Forecasting”.

through both qualitative and quantitative methods, the challenge lies in selecting and deploying the right. Thus, it is essential to have someone who understands and aspires to implement advanced analytics techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, agent-based modeling, conjoint frameworks, NLP, clustering etc. within forecasting vertical.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible forone/multiple therapy areas –demonstratinggood pharmaceutical knowledge and project management capability

• Responsible forconceptualizing anddeliveringforecasts and analytical solutions, using both strategic as well as statistical techniqueswithin area of responsibility

• identifyand elevate key forecasting levers/insights/findings to inform decision making

• Collaborate across stakeholders –our Manufacturing Division, Human Health, Finance,Research,Country, and senior leadership – tobuildandrobust assumptions,ensuring forecast accuracy improves over time to support decision making

• Drive innovation and automation to bring inrobustness andefficiency gainsinforecasting/process; incorporate best-in-class statistical forecasting methods to improve the

• Communicate effectively across stakeholders and proactivelyidentifyand resolve conflicts by engaging with relevant stakeholders

• fordelivery of forecastsin a timely mannerwithallocated

• theoptimalmethod for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy desired, and the timeline available

• inevolving our offerings throughinnovation,standardization/ automation of various offerings,modelsand processes

Qualification and skills:

• Engineering / Management / Pharmapost-graduates with3+years of experience in the relevantroles; with1-2years of experience inpharmaceuticalstrategicforecastingor analytics

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders

• Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of business

• Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking

• Working knowledge ofMonte Carlo simulations and range forecasting

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights

• Proven ability to communicate effectivelywithstakeholders

• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions

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