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MSD Associate Manager – Strategic Forecasting 
India, Maharashtra 
429922947

07.07.2024

Job Description


Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for delivering forecasts and analytical solutions

  • Drive continuous improvements to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of value-add, risk/ opportunity/uncertainty - identify and elevate key forecasting levers/insights/findings to inform decision making

  • Works closely with cross functional teams to align on forecasting assumptions, perform analytics to inform assumptions such as peak share, ToT, impact of competitors, etc. to help countries improve forecast quality across financial submissions.

  • Applies advanced statistical methods and models to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to address business questions/opportunities.

  • Drive automation to bring in robustness and efficiency gains in forecasting/process; and ways to improve forecast accuracy

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

  • Contribute in evolving our offerings through standardization/ automation of various offerings, models and processes.

Qualification and skills:

  • Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 0-3 years of experience in the relevant roles; preferably in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics.

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

  • Ability to work collaboratively across large and diverse functions and stakeholders

  • Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation and advanced analytical techniques

  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of stakeholders

  • Understands key business nuances/challenges, uses the best data available and applies appropriate methodologies to provide business insights

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