Head of Global Forecasting (m/f) in Berlin

 

• Provide thought leadership in designing and implementing a systematic approach and uniform forecasting platform

  to create long-term market-based and event-driven revenue forecast models

• Lead a team to build and maintain proprietary forecast models based on historic time-series patient models to

  support the strategic planning process (StraCo) as well as identify risks and opportunities for competitive advantage

  to senior management

• Facilitate the strategic planning cycle and work cross-functional across brand teams, regions, markets and Controlling

  to gain input on key forecast assumptions

• Challenge assumptions in forecast models and ensure that appropriate methodologies, documentation and data

  quality controls are in place

• Ensure the effective analysis of key market trends and product performance with quarterly KPI reporting and deep

  dives for key stakeholders

• Manage key data sources (IMS, EvaluatePharma) and external data requirements for global Strategic Marketing

  teams

• Provide overall leadership for direct reports including developing a cohesive and high-performing team

• Lead development of curriculum and content training for Commercial Academy and major must-win markets and

  countries

• Manage department budget and relationships with key internal and external consultants, suppliers (e.g. IMS,

  Evalueserve) and internal business stakeholders

 

 

• University degree (MBA, MS preferred) in a relevant field of statistics, marketing or management science,

  economics, operations research, engineering, accounting, finance, etc. required

• Long-term experience of commercial analytics with strong business acumen and demonstrated accomplishments

• Several years of experience incorporating some of the following: global forecasting, revenue or price modeling and/or

  decision analysis, finance

• Strong track record within the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on commercial data strategy, analytics and

  forecasting in support of global teams

• Prior team leadership experience serving multiple business stakeholders

• Prior strategic planning/budgeting experience required

• Expert knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical data sources (IMS, Kantar)

• Solid understanding of the global healthcare environment and Intercultural sensitivity required as well as a global

  experience preferred

• Executive presence and excellent communication skills required for regular interface with senior leadership

• Strong project management and analytical skills

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, second and third languages are a plus

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can show your passion for innovation? Are you interested in working as part of a global team to improve people’s lives? Then send us your online application including cover letter, CV and references.